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
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$203
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$116+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$118+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$161+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $54 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $54 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.