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 January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
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 30h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 03m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 153 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 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 30h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 03m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 153 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$199+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$99+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$113+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$117+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $55 per day, 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 $37.38 and $49.84. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $55 per day, 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 $37.38 and $49.84. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.