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
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$199
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 27h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 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 27h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$147+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$191+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$90+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$101+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$127+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $22 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.07 and $46.76. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs $22 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.07 and $46.76. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.