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
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles 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 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles 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 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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)
$295+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$258+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$218+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$180+
Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$225+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.31. 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 $52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.31. 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.