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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 41 reviews)
$137+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 14237 reviews)
$162+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6874 reviews)
$165+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 16997 reviews)
$145+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2136 reviews)
$112+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2253 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Gatwick

Renting a car in Gatwick costs $57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Economy (Citroen C3 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.

Renting a car in Gatwick costs $57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Economy (Citroen C3 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.