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 February
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $77 for a 2h 01m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 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)
$144+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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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 $48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.92 and $57.22. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.92 and $57.22. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

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