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Gatwick travel guide

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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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Gatwick from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 24 miles from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gatwick, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 0 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Gatwick from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 24 miles from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3766 reviews)
$199+
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Radisson Red London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 409 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2437 reviews)
$114+
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Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5785 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4675 reviews)
$173+
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4614 reviews)
$160+
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Renting a car in Gatwick

Renting a car in Gatwick costs $45 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gatwick, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gatwick costs $45 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gatwick, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$105/day

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