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
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$187
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 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 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)
$179+
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ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$104+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.56 and $55.41.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.56 and $55.41.

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