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 April
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crawley in April
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Crawley to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Crawley takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Crawley to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Crawley takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Crawley

Airlines serving Crawley

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crawley

From 5-star hotels such as the Alexander House And Utopia Spa to great affordable options like the Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport East, Crawley offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£100+

Hiring a car in Crawley

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £46 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crawley, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £46 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crawley, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.