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 November
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 flight to Gatwick from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 225 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 flight to Gatwick from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (943 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (869 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$258+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$218+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$209+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $55 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.76 and $45.01. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $55 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.76 and $45.01. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.