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
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 05m 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

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 75 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 05m 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

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 75 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 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)
$156+
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Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.57 and $58.09.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.57 and $58.09.

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