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
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$190
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

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

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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 150 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 25m.

Train

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

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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 135 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,822 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,340 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,905 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,844 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$95+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.81 and $51.74.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.81 and $51.74.

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