Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Crawley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Crawley

With a population of 107,061, Crawley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Crawley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Crawley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Goffs Manor (Old Horsham Road Southgate) and La Brasserie at Sofitel London Gatwick (Gatwick Airport North Terminal) are great picks.

When to visit Crawley

Crawley in November
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crawley in November
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Crawley

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Crawley to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Crawley takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Crawley to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Crawley takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Crawley

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Crawley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crawley

From 5-star hotels such as the Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa to great affordable options like the ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport, Crawley offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crawley

Most booked hotels in Crawley

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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Radisson Red London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hiring a car in Crawley

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Crawley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Crawley is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Crawley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Crawley is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Crawley

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Mini

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Economy
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