Crawley travel guide
Crawley Tourism | Crawley Guide
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
How to Get to Crawley
Plane
When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Train. The train journey from Crawley to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 1.7 km from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Crawley takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Crawley
Where to stay in Crawley
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Crawley
Most booked hotels in Crawley
Hiring a car in Crawley
Hiring a car in Crawley costs £33 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Crawley is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.