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
₹ 10473
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10473
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around ₹ 3,669 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about ₹ 2,335 for a 1h 52m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around ₹ 334. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around ₹ 3,669 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about ₹ 2,335 for a 1h 52m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around ₹ 334. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,154+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,146+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,158+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,377+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,942+
Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 12,079+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs ₹ 4,661 per day, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gatwick costs ₹ 4,661 per day, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gatwick, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.