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
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 center. The shortest flight to Gatwick from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 39 km from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Gatwick
Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick
Most booked hotels in Gatwick
Renting a car in Gatwick
Renting a car in Gatwick costs $52 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. 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 rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.