Fuel prices in Folkestone today

Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England

Cheapest unleaded 175.9p Esso · 3.8 mi Cheapest diesel 198.9p Morrisons · 13.7 mi

Local average unleaded176.8p3.2p above the UK average

Local average diesel201.1p1.5p above the UK average

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Folkestone is 175.9p at Esso, MFG Central Garage, MILITARY ROAD, HYTHE (3.8 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 198.9p at Morrisons (13.7 mi). Across 13 forecourts within 15 miles, unleaded averages 176.8p – 3.2p above the UK average.

Cheapest unleaded near Folkestone

Within 15 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.

Esso 3.8 mi

MFG Central Garage, MILITARY ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5DD

Unleaded
175.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
Esso 12.8 mi

MFG East Stour, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8AH

Unleaded
175.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
BP 13.3 mi

MFG Beaver, 18 Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7RP

Unleaded
175.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
Morrisons 13.7 mi

MFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ

Unleaded
175.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
SHELL 14.0 mi

Brookfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ES

Unleaded
175.9p
Super
196.9p

Directions

Cheapest diesel near Folkestone

Morrisons 13.7 mi

MFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ

Diesel
198.9p
Premium diesel
208.9p

Directions
SHELL 14.0 mi

Brookfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ES

Diesel
198.9p

Directions
Esso 12.8 mi

MFG East Stour, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8AH

Diesel
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
BP 13.3 mi

MFG Beaver, 18 Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7RP

Diesel
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 14.5 mi

MFG Lakeside, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1DS

Diesel
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

Nearest forecourts to Folkestone centre

Esso 0.7 mi

MFG Folkestone, 336 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DP

Unleaded
176.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 3.8 mi

MFG Central Garage, MILITARY ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5DD

Unleaded
175.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
BP 6.6 mi

MFG Dover, Limekiln Street, Dover, CT17 9EF

Unleaded
177.9p
Diesel
203.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 6.9 mi

MFG Priory, 6-12 Folkestone Road, Kent, CT17 9RU

Unleaded
177.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 11.7 mi

MFG New Romney, High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AZ

Unleaded
176.9p
Diesel
203.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 12.8 mi

MFG East Stour, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8AH

Unleaded
175.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 24 min ago

EV charging near Folkestone

24 public charging locations within 3 miles:

4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
3 Rapid (25–99 kW)
17 Fast (7–22 kW)

Civic Center Visitors Car Park 10.4 mi

Civic Center Visitors Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 2QY

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points

Connected Kerb

Directions
Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel0.6 mi

3-5 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HR

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points

Roam Charging (UK)

Directions
Sandgate Road Car Park 10.6 mi

Sandgate Road Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 2B

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Connected Kerb

Directions
Shell MGF Folkestone0.7 mi

336 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DP

Rapid · 50 kW CCS 1 point

MFG EV Power

Directions
Pleydell Gardens 10.7 mi

Pleydell Gardens 1, Folkestone, CT20 2D

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Connected Kerb

Directions
Sainsbury's West Park0.7 mi

Park Farm Road, Park Farm, Folkestone, CT19 5JA

Ultra-rapid · 150 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 1 point

Smart Charge by Sainsbury's (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.75/kWh

Directions
Shellons Street Car Park0.8 mi

Street Eanswythe Way, Folkestone, CT20 1BP

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points

Chargemaster · Public - Membership Required

Directions
West Cliff Gardens0.8 mi

West Cliff Gardens, Foord, Folkestone, CT20 1SA

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points

Pogo Charge (GB) · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh; AC: £0.56/kWh

Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 1 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near Folkestone

No public car parks found within 5 miles of Folkestone.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Folkestone and Hythe right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 24 min ago

Vehicle crime near Folkestone

In August 2026, police recorded 5 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Folkestone, the same as in July.

Jun 17
Jul 5
Aug 5

Reported most often on or near: Castle Road (1), Clifton Road (1), Risborough Way (1).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Folkestone

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Folkestone today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Folkestone is 175.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Central Garage, MILITARY ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5DD, 3.8 mi away – 2.3p above the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Folkestone today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Folkestone is 198.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Canterbury, Ten Perch Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3TQ, 13.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 13 forecourts within 15 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Folkestone?

There are 24 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Folkestone, including 7 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Civic Center Visitors Car Park 1, 0.4 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Folkestone?

Police recorded 5 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Folkestone in August 2026, compared with 5 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Folkestone?

No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Folkestone and Hythe.

Motoring news

Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)

Postcode areas in Folkestone

Towns near Folkestone

Hawkinge 2.1 mi
Hythe 3.7 mi
Dover 6.7 mi
Whitfield 7.6 mi
New Romney 11.7 mi
Ashford 13.4 mi
Deal 13.6 mi
Canterbury 14.1 mi