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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. 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
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$213
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 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 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 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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)
$168+
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ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$86+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.79 and $50.38.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.79 and $50.38.

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