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 February
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Great Northern.

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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 233 km and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 241 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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Great Northern.

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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 233 km and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$95+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$120+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $45 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $45 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94.

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