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Budget car hire prices at London Gatwick Airport

Citroen C3 car
Citroen C3
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
£13/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross car
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
£22/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class car
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£38/day
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Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£21/day
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Peugeot 5008 car
Peugeot 5008
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
£44/day
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Toyota Aygo car
Toyota Aygo
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
£13/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
£47/day
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MG ZS car
MG ZS
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
£17/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
£20/day
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BMW 3 Series Touring car
BMW 3 Series Touring
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
£43/day
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Class Standard Wagon car
Class Standard Wagon
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£46/day
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How far in advance should you book car hire from Budget at London Gatwick Airport?

To get the best price on car hire from Budget at London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 74 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 62% compared to booking last minute.

What is the most popular car hire type from Budget at London Gatwick Airport?

The most popular car hire type from Budget at London Gatwick Airport is Small (84%), followed by SUV (8%) and Medium (8%).

How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at London Gatwick Airport per month?

On average, car hire from Budget at London Gatwick Airport costs £31 per day. July is the most expensive month to hire from Budget at London Gatwick Airport, when prices are £40/day on average.

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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget at London Gatwick Airport

  • It's a good idea to book Budget car hire at London Gatwick Airport, as it's relatively far south of the city itself. You could take public transport, but having a hire car will free you from the time restrictions of bus and train schedules when you're London. You might also be flying to Gatwick to head south, perhaps taking a road trip to the English south coast. A hire car will give you the independence to make the most of this kind of visit. You can explore to your heart's content.
  • The company offers QuickPass, a quick and convenient online system to book Budget car hire at London Gatwick Airport. Using it you can register all the necessary documentation and other required information in advance. This will save time when it comes to collecting your car at the airport. All you'll need is to show your photo ID and you can set off. All the admin will have been sorted out already. It's a great way to speed up the arrival process, allowing you to get going as soon as possible.
  • When you book Budget car hire at London Gatwick Airport you'll have a number of flexible options. There are booking extras available, like GPS units, child seats and extra driver nomination. If you want additional insurance cover, you can get theft protection and personal accident insurance through Budget. You're free to choose the type of vehicle model you prefer, and unlimited kilometres are thrown into the bargain. There's also a choice of hire periods and fuel service options.
  • With Budget you also get the reliability and trustworthiness of a car hire company that's been in business for a long time and has earned a good reputation among clients. Customer support is top notch, from the time you collect your car till you drop it off. The modern, well-serviced vehicles are clean and feel almost new, making for a pleasurable driving experience. They're equipped with modern safety features and a range of electronic entertainment systems, depending on the model you choose.
  • 25% of our users found hire cars from Budget at London Gatwick Airport for £20 or less
  • Book your hire car at London Gatwick Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars from Budget at London Gatwick Airport are around 82% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at London Gatwick Airport

  • If I haven't pre-booked, what documents do I need to show at Budget?

    To organise your London Gatwick Airport car hire, head to the Budget kiosk at the airport and the friendly attendants will speed you through the process. All you'll need to show are your UK driver's licence and a payment card. Just be aware that if you book one of the more high-end cars, you may need to show a second payment card, so take another with you just in case. The only other requirement is that if you don't have a photographic driver's licence, you'll need to provide some form of photo ID.

  • Where is the Budget car hire desk at London Gatwick Airport?

    You'll find the Budget booking and collection kiosk in the Upper Forecourt area of the South Terminal. You'll enter the North Terminal after landing, however, so take the inter-terminal shuttle service to get there. This is free of charge and runs around the clock. The office is open from 7:00 to 10:00 pm during the week, from 7:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, and from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on Sundays.

  • Can I return my Budget hire car to other London airports?

    Yes, if your return flight is leaving from another London airport than Gatwick, you can return your car to the Budget facilities there. The company has offices at London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Heathrow Airport. If you're flying outside of office opening hours, you can simply put the keys in a drop box and be on your way. There's no need to arrive before the doors close and then spend extra time waiting at the airport for your flight.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at London Gatwick Airport?

    On average a hire car from Budget at London Gatwick Airport costs £30 per day.

  • What is the most popular hire car from Budget at London Gatwick Airport?

    Medium car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) are the most frequently booked car type from Budget at London Gatwick Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget hire cars at London Gatwick Airport?

    South Terminal is the closest Budget hire car location to London Gatwick Airport. The telephone number for this location is +44 344 544 6001.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall rating7.6 GoodBased on 16 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
6.6

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
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10.0
All goodReviewed 4 Oct 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
The car was not fully charged on pick up and we had to stop to charge and as a result a2.5 hour journey took us 5.5hours. My heavily pregnant wife was very stressed. There were no charger points available nor working when we stopped to charge. We then made it with 8miles left on the battery to the next charging station. We picked up my daughter 2hours late and that created further problems for the family looking after my daughter. They missed their connection to Ireland. The 155miles return journey to Gatwick we only just made again with less than 20miles left on the battery. We were assured the car would travel 255miles on a full charge. But it didnt ! All in all we had an awful experience and a very stressful journey, concerned all the way for my heavily pregnant wife. The girl at budget/Avis desk was Polish and her english language was very poor. I do need a car again Monday 4th for 1day hire again from Gatwick to take my daughter back to school and will use your search engine, but would be extremely concerned if we ended up with a hire from Budget again.Reviewed 29 Oct 2024
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10.0
The car was a little difficult to handle on the small roads in England. Also my friends were offered a hybrid and yet I wasn’t and I spent a lot more money on petroleum.Reviewed 18 Sept 2024
review fromkayak
2.0
Poor customer service.Reviewed 27 Aug 2024
review fromkayak
10.0
No office in major city Brighton. Car was not supplied with Manual for instructions. Car insurance should be included at outset with quote as it is such a major component of the price.Reviewed 1 Jul 2024
review fromkayak
8.0
Most of the experience was excellent but felt like the original pick up experience was too pushy in trying to upsell us to spend money on things we didn't need. They know we've just landed from a long flight and are experiencing jet lag and it feels like they are trying to take advantage of you in that moment. Maybe that's just they're job but that part wasn't pleasant.Reviewed 10 Jun 2024
review fromkayak
10.0
Pick up and drop off were easy. Upgrade to GPS was good.Reviewed 30 Oct 2022
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Budget car hires near London Gatwick Airport

Address

South Terminal

Hours

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6001

Address

Arora International Hotel

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+44 344 544 7592
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