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
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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)
$136+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 14518 reviews)
$161+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 7057 reviews)
$169+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 17211 reviews)
$147+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2170 reviews)
$113+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2296 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in Gatwick

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

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Leon or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Leon or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.