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 November
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 28h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 193 km and will cost you around $22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 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 28h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 193 km and will cost you around $22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,679 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,005 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,833 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,684 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,570 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,948 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,824 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,305 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,241 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$159+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$189+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$105+
Little Foxes Hotel & Gatwick Airport Parking
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$96+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$131+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $2.89 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 $34.58 and $46.11. Compact (Peugeot 308 SW or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.89 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 $34.58 and $46.11. Compact (Peugeot 308 SW or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.