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
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 34m trip.

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 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 274 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 Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 34m trip.

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 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$116+
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Little Foxes Hotel & Gatwick Airport Parking
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$123+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$136+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.75 and $46.34. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.75 and $46.34. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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