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
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in February
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $29. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $29. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,379 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)
$147+
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ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.63 and $58.18. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.63 and $58.18. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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