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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 centre The shortest flight to Gatwick from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 45m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Coventry, the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 centre The shortest flight to Gatwick from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 45m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Coventry, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+

Renting a car in Gatwick

Renting a car in Gatwick costs C$ 52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.59 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.06 and C$ 41.41. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gatwick costs C$ 52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.59 per litre in Gatwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.06 and C$ 41.41. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.