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 January
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 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 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.58.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.58.