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 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Gatwick from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car rental 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 225 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Train. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car rental 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 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

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 268+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+

Renting a car in Gatwick

Renting a car in Gatwick costs C$ 81 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 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$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Honda CR-V 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gatwick costs C$ 81 per day, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 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$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Honda CR-V 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.