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Book Budget car hires at London Gatwick Airport

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Budget car hire prices at London Gatwick Airport

Economy£32/day
Compact£28/day
Intermediate£59/day
People carrier£128/day
Mini£34/day
Premium£80/day
Luxury£99/day
Compact SUV£28/day
Intermediate SUV£42/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Reviews

Overall rating8.0 Very GoodBased on 9 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.1

Recent reviews

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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 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6001

Address

Arora International Hotel

Hours

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00

Phone

+44 344 544 7592

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 £25 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
  • Mini hire cars from Budget at London Gatwick Airport are around 61% 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 £33 per day.

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

    Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most frequently booked hire 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