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
€115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in November
Estimated hotel price
€115
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €38 for a 1h 34m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around €8. From Coventry, the ticket costs about €10 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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €38 for a 1h 34m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 217 km and will cost you around €8. From Coventry, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
€94+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€112+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€59+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€63+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
€64+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs €34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs €34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.