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
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $97 for a 2h 28m 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

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 217 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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $97 for a 2h 28m 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

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

KLM
Good (1,463 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,382 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,775 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,187 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,982 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)
$184+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$81+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $54 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.02 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 $36.18 and $48.24. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $54 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.02 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 $36.18 and $48.24. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.