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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£28.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
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125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£29.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
£33.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£30.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£29.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£33.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Ford Kuga
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£35.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
£35.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Vauxhall Vivaro
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
£35.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Renault Kangoo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
£35.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£36.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
£41.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Peugeot 5008 5+2
or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
£41.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£48.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
or similar Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
£51.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£51.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
£51.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Ford Tourneo Custom
or similar Luxury Van
Manual
9
A/C
5
£57.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£59.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Electric
Renault Zoe
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£69.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Land Rover Range Rover
or similar Luxury SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£76.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Electric
Volvo XC40
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£181.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
Drop-off information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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Electric
BMW iX
or similar Luxury SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£257.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:11 on 08/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Canterbury
- Top 20 locations near Canterbury
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Canterbury and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 27 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top supplier in Canterbury in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£39 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£1.41 per litre or £5.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.50 per litre or £5.68 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Canterbury
- Doverstarting at £14.52 per day24.2 km / 15.04 miles
- Southend-on-Seastarting at £14.08 per day37.8 km / 23.49 miles
- Maidstonestarting at £12.04 per day38.8 km / 24.11 miles
- Dartfordstarting at £15.00 per day63.5 km / 39.46 miles
- Chelmsfordstarting at £16.63 per day64.9 km / 40.33 miles
- Londonstarting at £9.03 per day74.9 km / 46.54 miles
- Croydonstarting at £13.32 per day83.3 km / 51.76 miles
- Ipswichstarting at £11.98 per day86.8 km / 53.94 miles
- Crawleystarting at £10.50 per day89.4 km / 55.55 miles
- Gatwickstarting at £6.77 per day89.4 km / 55.55 miles
- Epsomstarting at £23.30 per day93.2 km / 57.91 miles
- Brightonstarting at £22.77 per day99 km / 61.52 miles
- Hounslowstarting at £14.09 per day102 km / 63.38 miles
- Watfordstarting at £12.69 per day109.5 km / 68.04 miles
- Bury St Edmundsstarting at £19.40 per day110.8 km / 68.85 miles
- Uxbridgestarting at £13.32 per day111.8 km / 69.47 miles
- Wokingstarting at £13.84 per day112.4 km / 69.84 miles
- Guildfordstarting at £13.32 per day115.5 km / 71.77 miles
- Sloughstarting at £8.53 per day121 km / 75.19 miles
- Cambridgestarting at £11.99 per day121.7 km / 75.62 miles
Top 20 locations near Canterbury
- Romford (Downtown)starting at £21.81 per day71.6 km / 44.49 miles
- London Stratford Railway Stationstarting at £23.38 per day80.2 km / 49.83 miles
- London Kennington85.6 km / 53.19 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at £26.03 per day86.2 km / 53.56 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at £17.47 per day87.6 km / 54.43 miles
- Enfield City Centrestarting at £31.82 per day87.7 km / 54.49 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at £12.21 per day87.9 km / 54.62 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at £21.98 per day88.3 km / 54.87 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at £10.18 per day88.8 km / 55.18 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at £6.77 per day89.4 km / 55.55 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at £15.41 per day90.5 km / 56.23 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at £13.34 per day90.8 km / 56.42 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at £13.50 per day91.3 km / 56.73 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at £25.19 per day91.8 km / 57.04 miles
- London Southgatestarting at £28.60 per day92.1 km / 57.23 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at £9.05 per day108.9 km / 67.67 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at £13.32 per day111.8 km / 69.47 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £5.51 per day119.6 km / 74.32 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at £28.63 per day141.9 km / 88.17 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at £15.63 per day173.8 km / 107.99 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Canterbury (Downtown)
1 rental locations
When to book in Canterbury and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Canterbury the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Canterbury fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal £29 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Canterbury
£81
£40
£0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
£25
in May
May
£51
in June
Jun
£34
in July
Jul
£74
in August
Aug
£29
in September
Sep
£63
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Canterbury is May (when the average price is £25.24 per day). This is 49% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £73.60).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Canterbury?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Canterbury is May, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Canterbury by Monthly Searches
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2 times in May
May
1.3 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.3 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Canterbury?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 14 days, and in October, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Canterbury
15
8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
6 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
14 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £24 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Nissan Juke | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Volvo XC60 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | Van |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Multivan | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 27 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during May, starting at £25 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £74. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Canterbury is May, while the least popular month is September.
Canterbury hosts: Enterprise. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
£39
Lowest daily price
£24
Total cars available
34
Top supplier in Canterbury in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
£24–£158
per day
Most popular location
125-127 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BH
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