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
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 25h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 33m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 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 flight to Gatwick from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 25h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 33m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

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 popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$292+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$239+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$219+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$166+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$186+
Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$212+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $51 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $51 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.