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
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 29h 45m.

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 $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $88 for a 1h 35m 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

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 193 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 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 29h 45m.

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 $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $88 for a 1h 35m 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

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 193 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 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)
$135+
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ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$75+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.