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 November
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
£92
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 domestic flight to Gatwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 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 domestic flight to Gatwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.