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. Gatwick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gatwick

Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$199
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 30h 50m.

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 U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

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 30h 50m.

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 U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,483 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,537 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,527 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,589 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)
$166+
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Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.68 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 $44.05 and $58.73.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.68 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 $44.05 and $58.73.

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