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

Gatwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gatwick

Gatwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gatwick to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gatwick

Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gatwick

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gatwick departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gatwick departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 39 km from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Radisson Red London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Corner House Hotel Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Gatwick

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Compact SUV
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