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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gatwick has to offer.

When to visit Gatwick

Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 Auckland and takes around 27h 40m.

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

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 Auckland and takes around 27h 40m.

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

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 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)
$171+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.14 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 $49.68 and $66.24.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.14 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 $49.68 and $66.24.

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