Compare Sittingbourne car hire

Midway between London and Dover, and along the Kent coastline, you’ll discover Sittingbourne, a southern town with a deep industrial history that offers easy access to some of the area's most beautiful sights.

From exploring the Kent Downs and visiting historic Canterbury to catching a ferry from Dover to France, a hire car will get you to where you want to be on your own terms.

You can pick up a hire car in the heart of Sittingbourne. Enterprise is roughly ten minutes from Sittingbourne train station on foot. Another local option is Practical Car & Van Rental Ltd on Gas Road – a 15-minute walk from the train station.

There’s also a Europcar in nearby Maidstone (25 minutes by car), as well as a good selection of vehicles from well-known car hire companies at Gatwick Airport (around an hour’s drive away).

Once you’ve got your keys, you’re ready to hit the road and explore the beauty of the Kent Downs and beyond. Follow the A2 south for Dover, and in less than an hour you could be exploring the town's famous castle and its Secret Wartime Tunnels. Head further south for the iconic White Cliffs.

Considering hopping on a ferry to Calais? Check the terms and conditions of your hire car first, and if international travel is permitted, you could be in Paris by dinnertime.

A day in historic Canterbury is worth a pit stop – it’s just off the A2 via the A2050. Visit the cathedral, punt along the River Stour, then head to the traditional Old Weavers restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, hop back in your hire car for a quick trip to the coast. Within half an hour you could be strolling along Whitstable Beach (check the tide times) with a bag of oysters in hand.

If time is tight, there’s plenty to do closer to Sittingbourne. Head for the Elmley National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey to drive along a safari-style track, spotting birdlife and wild hares. Another option that's particularly popular with families is the Lost World Reptiles shop, which is ten minutes away in nearby Teynham.

If you’re here for the big city, an hour’s drive up the A2 will get you to Greenwich for the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Market and a boat trip along the River Thames. Driving to the O2 for an event means you don’t have to worry about catching the last train home – but it’s worth allowing plenty of time for traffic and booking your parking space in advance.

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