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
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 26h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar.

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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 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 26h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar.

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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,441 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 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)
$130+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.40 and $49.86. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.40 and $49.86. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

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