Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gatwick travel guide

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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
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 Christchurch and takes around 35h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 225 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 233 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 Christchurch and takes around 35h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gatwick using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 225 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,931 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,315 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$98+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $46 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 $43.65 and $58.20.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $46 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 $43.65 and $58.20.

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