Maidstone car rentals

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Maidstone

  • Choose the option to hire a car in Maidstone and give yourself the chance to witness the town and all surrounding areas at your ease and flexibility. Heard about the renowned Canterbury Cathedral, but not had the chance to visit? Now is your chance, with car hire in Maidstone. Driving to the famous town, 26 miles away, will take just under 40min. If you want to stay closer to Maidstone, Leeds Castle, known as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’ and just 5 miles away, is an 11min drive.
  • Located in Kent, the closest airport is Heathrow at 63 miles away and takes around 1h 15min to get to. Heathrow Airport has an extensive car rental centre, which is home to companies including Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Budget, enabling an array of options to suit a range of budgets. Some of the car hire companies are open 24/7 and most providers in the car hire centre can conveniently be accessed at all times. There is a free airport shuttle bus that expediently transports passengers from Terminals 2, 3 and 4 and runs every day at 10-minute intervals.
  • The main motorways near Maidstone are the M20 and M2. The M20 connects you to the South, towards Dover and Folkestone, and takes you North towards another major road, the M25, which circles the UK’s capital, London, and can connect you to other routes towards the North of the UK. The M2 will guide you to the East, towards Sittingbourne, which has a selection of museums and notable locations, and the Isle of Sheppey, known as Kent’s ‘Treasure Island’. Motorways can become congested with traffic during rush hour, which is normally between 7:00 to 9:00 and 17:00 to 19:00, however we would advise you to tune into the traffic news to follow the latest updates on the day.
  • You can drive around Maidstone town, but the high street in the town centre is a pedestrian zone, which means that there is restricted access for vehicles except taxis and bicycles. Only taxis and bicycles can access the High Street from Pudding Lane and King Street, and only buses can access the High Street from Mill Street, King Street, Pudding Lane and Fairmeadow. The UK can have extremely cold weather conditions if you are travelling from October to February and roads could be icy, so please take extra care when travelling in Maidstone in icy conditions.
  • Book your rental car in Maidstone at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in Maidstone are around 80% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Maidstone

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Maidstone?

    You can drive a range of different car types to suit your needs, including economy, standard and luxury, as well as vans, all of which you can get from Maidstone car hire. However, larger cars and vehicles might be a bit more difficult to navigate in the town centre due to the smaller roads, one way systems and pedestrian only areas.

  • What’s the speed limit in Maidstone?

    When driving in the town, 20mph to 30mph is usually the permitted limit, this depends on the street and area, and you are strongly advised to check this upon your arrival. On motorways, specifically dual carriageways, the national speed limit can go up to 70mph and on single carriageways, it is generally 60mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Maidstone?

    There are a number of on-street parking options and car parks in Maidstone, with a mix of short stay and long stay car parks. Car parks are pay and display. On-street parking is free daily from 18:00 to 08:00 and all day on Sundays and Lockmeadow, one of the long stay car parks is free after 18:30 every day and all day on Sundays. Short stay car parks include Brewer Street, King Street, Medway Street, Mill Street, Palace Avenue, Mote Road and Wheeler Street. Long stay car parks include Barker Road, Brooks Place, Brunswick Street, College Road, Lockmeadow, Lucerne Street, Sandling Road, Union Street East, Sittingbourne Road, Union Street West and Well Road. Car parking is usually around £1.10 for 1h, up to around £5 for 4h.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Maidstone?

    Based on our information, car rental agencies in Maidstone only have manual transmission cars.

  • How much is gas price in Maidstone?

    The average gas price in Maidstone is C$ 9.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 114 and C$ 152, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Maidstone?

    Mini (Seat Mii or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Maidstone.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Allegiance, Avis, Arnold Clark, Sixt, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include keddy by Europcar, Dollar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, National and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National, Sixt and Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Avis, National, Sixt and Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Avis, National, Sixt and Dollar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Maidstone?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Maidstone?

    A Mini car rental in Maidstone costs C$ 25 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Maidstone?

    An Intermediate car rental in Maidstone costs C$ 74 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Maidstone?

    An Economy car rental in Maidstone costs C$ 87 per day, on average.

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Maidstone car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

9.0

3 locations in Maidstone

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Locations in Maidstone

423 Sutton Rd

+44 1622 828171

Opening times not available

George Street

+44 1622 751745

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday12:00 - 15:00

Maidstone Central

+44 1622 828171

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Mini

KAYAK
All good. Really nice people working at the Maidstone branch - good customer service and attitude, decent car and good price

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
confusion over pick up times agreed one thing e-mailed a different time later

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
There was an issue with the pickup as there wasn’t a car ready which created a delay whilst they tried to locate one. Car was excellent once i finally got one.

1 out of 1

keddy by Europcar

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Maidstone

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St Peters Street, Clarke House, Maidstone, UK

Opening times not available

St Peters Street

+44 371 384 5920

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

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2.0 Poor

Steve, Nov 2024

Compact

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I have a MAJOR COMPLAINT. I booked a car through Kayak. I was given an INCORRECT PICKUP ADDRESS on both the website AND in a confirmation email. The incorrect address I was given was: St Peters Street Maidstone, ENG, United Kingdom ME16 0SN This is conveniently located near a train station, and that is a major reason I booked. But there is NO EUROPCAR at that address! Instead, upon turning up, and calling Europcar for help, I found out that the real address is: Units 4, 8 Union Park, Maidstone ME15 9XT This is MILES AWAY, and it required a half-hour taxi ride for me to get there. --- Now, there was a separate issue, that I accidentally made my booking for the wrong date! I intended Tue 12 Nov, but accidentally booked Tue 19 Nov. I did not notice this mistake until after I had made the inconvenient, expensive journey from the incorrect address I was given to the correct address. Europcar there were able to help me with a new booking, and I cancelled the old. Notwithstanding the above, I would like to know how you will remedy the problem of the incorrect address shown on Kayak and in confirmation emails, and compensate me for inconvenience that caused.

1 out of 1

Budget

7.3

Good

One location in Maidstone

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Corpus Christi Hall

+44 162 267 8054

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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Europcar

7.0

Good

One location in Maidstone

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Units 4 8 Union Park

+44 371 384 5920

Opening times not available

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Hertz

6.8

Okay

One location in Maidstone

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The Tudor Park Hotel

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Avis

7.6

Good

One location in Maidstone

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Corpus Christi Hall

+44 344 544 6079

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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Firefly

9.6

Wonderful

Best rated

One location in Maidstone

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The Tudor Park Hotel

Opening times not available

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Dollar

6.1

Okay

One location in Maidstone

Locations in Maidstone

21 Padsole Lane

+44 1622 683374

Opening times not available

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Maidstone

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Birchwood Road

+44 1622 755531

Monday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 18:00
Tuesday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Thursday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

Sutton Road

+44 1622 616140

Monday09:00 - 14:00
Tuesday09:00 - 14:00
Wednesday09:00 - 14:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 14:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Maidstone

Locations in Maidstone

Bircholt Road Parkwood, Units 4 8 Union Park

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Maidstone

Locations in Maidstone

21 Padsole Lane

+44 1622 683374

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30

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628 travellers who rented a car in Maidstone gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car rental locations in or near Maidstone

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Rent a car at Maidstone if you plan to visit one of these locations
Wembley
Canterbury
Borehamwood
Chipping Norton
Richmond
Ilford
Southall
Eastbourne
Chichester
Winchester
Harrow
St. Albans
Feltham
Brentford
Maidenhead
Sudbury
Enfield
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Twickenham
Worthing

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Most popular car type

Mini

When to book a rental car in Maidstone

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