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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 36m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 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 Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 36m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
$296+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$259+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$221+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$182+
Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$223+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $53 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.11 and $45.48. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $53 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.11 and $45.48. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.