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Suzuki Celerio
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
$10.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
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Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Suzuki Ciaz
or similar Compact
Manual
4
A/C
4
$14.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Toyota Quest
or similar Intermediate
Manual
4
A/C
4
$19.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Proton X50
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Free additional driver
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$11.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Honda Amaze
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$17.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Free additional driver
Toyota Quest
or similar Standard
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$19.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Suzuki Fronx
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$21.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$24.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Haval H6
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$40.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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Ford Ranger
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Free additional driver
BMW 3 Series
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Free additional driver
Volvo XC40
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
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Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Volvo XC60
or similar Luxury SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$78.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Upon arrival off an aircraft into the arrivals building exit the building to the right , FCR second office on the right. When travelling on the N2 South from the North or the N2 North from the South, take the Uvongo Margate turn off, follow Airport signage to Margate Airport. Look for First Car Rental Signs as you enter the Airport.
Drop-off information
Margate Airport (MGH)
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:42 on 14/09/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Margate
- Top 18 locations near Margate
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Margate and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Margate in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
IsiZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Currency
ZAR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+27
Average car rental price
$42 per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
or
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–120 km/h
or
62–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Margate
- Durbanfrom $14.48 per day128.2 km / 79.66 miles away
- Pietermaritzburgfrom $14.72 per day139.6 km / 86.74 miles away
- Mthathafrom $14.41 per day173.1 km / 107.56 miles away
- Richards Bayfrom $14.91 per day288.4 km / 179.2 miles away
- East Londonfrom $13.13 per day335.6 km / 208.53 miles away
- Bloemfonteinfrom $15.00 per day445.1 km / 276.57 miles away
- Ermelo483.7 km / 300.56 miles away
- Port Elizabethfrom $13.16 per day566 km / 351.7 miles away
- Johannesburgfrom $12.42 per day574.5 km / 356.98 miles away
- Kimberleyfrom $15.70 per day589.8 km / 366.48 miles away
- Centurionfrom $15.72 per day595.6 km / 370.09 miles away
- Nelspruitfrom $14.76 per day601.9 km / 374 miles away
- Pretoriafrom $15.22 per day607 km / 377.17 miles away
- Knysna773.1 km / 480.38 miles away
- Polokwanefrom $14.53 per day778.4 km / 483.68 miles away
- Sishen799 km / 496.48 miles away
- Georgefrom $13.09 per day817.7 km / 508.1 miles away
- Hermanusfrom $13.95 per day1,114.4 km / 692.46 miles away
- Stellenboschfrom $14.10 per day1,133.2 km / 704.14 miles away
- Cape Townfrom $13.95 per day1,171.9 km / 728.18 miles away
Top 18 locations near Margate
- Durban (Downtown)from $15.65 per day128.2 km / 79.66 miles away
- King Shaka International Airportfrom $14.48 per day156 km / 96.93 miles away
- East London Airportfrom $14.56 per day341.2 km / 212.01 miles away
- Bloemfontein Airportfrom $15.52 per day438.4 km / 272.41 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Rhodes University - Grahamstownfrom $17.30 per day454.6 km / 282.48 miles away
- O.R. Tambo International Airportfrom $14.76 per day564.6 km / 350.83 miles away
- Port Elizabeth Airportfrom $13.16 per day565.7 km / 351.51 miles away
- Kimberley Airportfrom $15.70 per day587 km / 364.74 miles away
- Johannesburg Lanseria Airportfrom $15.01 per day596.8 km / 370.83 miles away
- Pretoria Hatfieldfrom $15.22 per day605.7 km / 376.36 miles away
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airportfrom $14.76 per day612.9 km / 380.84 miles away
- Wonderboom Airportfrom $22.54 per day615.5 km / 382.45 miles away
- Sishen Airport799 km / 496.48 miles away
- George Airportfrom $13.09 per day827.5 km / 514.18 miles away
- Cape Town Franschhoek1,109.2 km / 689.22 miles away
- Cape Town Airportfrom $13.95 per day1,156.9 km / 718.86 miles away
- Cape Town Victoria & Alfred Waterfront1,171.6 km / 728 miles away
- Cape Town (Downtown)from $14.65 per day1,171.9 km / 728.18 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Margate Airport (MGH)
4 rental locations
When to book in Margate and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Margate?
Car rental prices in Margate vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $40 | A good deal $25 | Cheapest supplier First Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Margate
$44
$22
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
$10
in June
Jun
Jul
$20
in August
Aug
$40
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
$28
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Margate is June (when prices average $10.42 per day). This is 74% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $39.55).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Margate?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Margate is August, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Margate by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.5 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Margate?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 33 days, and in September, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Margate
36
18
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
33 days in June
Jun
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, First Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | First Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Toyota Vitz | 4 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | Small car |
| First Car Rental | Proton X50 | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
First Car Rental (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$42
Lowest daily price
$15
Total cars available
69
Top 4 suppliers in Margate in 2026
First Car Rental
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
$15–$122
per day
Most popular location
2029 Tedder Avenue, Margate Airport, Margate
Budget
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$20–$102
per day
Most popular location
Margate Airport
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
MARGATE AIRPORT
FOX
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
Most popular location
Margate Airport 2029 Tedder Avenue
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