Crawley travel guide

Crawley Tourism | Crawley Guide

You're Going to Love Crawley

With a population of 107.061, Crawley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Crawley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Crawley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Goffs Manor (Old Horsham Road Southgate) and La Brasserie at Sofitel London Gatwick (Gatwick Airport North Terminal) are great picks.

When to visit Crawley

Crawley in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crawley in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Crawley

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Crawley to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.7 km from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Crawley takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Crawley to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.7 km from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Crawley takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Crawley

Airlines serving Crawley

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crawley

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crawley

Most booked hotels in Crawley

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£98+

Hiring a car in Crawley

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Crawley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crawley, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Crawley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crawley, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.