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 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 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Norwich takes 1h 45m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 00m trip.
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 105 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 miles.
Renting a car in Gatwick costs $47 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.