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Cheap car rentals in Gatwick

EconomyC$ 23/day
CompactC$ 23/day
IntermediateC$ 24/day
MinivanC$ 78/day
MiniC$ 23/day
PremiumC$ 83/day
Passenger VanC$ 102/day
LuxuryC$ 108/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 25/day
Compact SUVC$ 40/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Gatwick

  • If you're looking to explore with your cheap car rentals in Gatwick, know about the city's key thoroughfares. The primary thoroughfare in the region is the A23, which travels south from London via Crawley and on to Brighton. At Crawley, the A23 splits off into the M23, which then connects directly to the M25 and the rest of the London beltway system. The A24 connects the A23 in Crawley with Worthing to the south, with a branch off to the A217 that leads to the M25 in Reigate. The A2011 leaves Crawley towards Lingfield and then continues on to East Grinstead to the east.
  • When driving your cheap car rentals in Gatwick, look out for the toll roads, which are the city's highways designed to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. The most well-known of these toll highways is the M25, which links Gatwick Airport to the rest of the UK. Some stretches of this highway are tolled by the operator, Highways England. Gatwick also has a number of other highways that require toll payments to use particular stretches, such as the A23 and the M23 motorways. Highways England is responsible for the management and maintenance of all toll roads, including the maintenance of the surveillance cameras.
  • Gatwick car rentals have a legal rental age limit of 21 years old, according to UK law. As a Canadian citizen, you need a valid Canadian driver's licence and at least a year of driving experience to qualify. A valid international driving permit may be necessary if your driver's licence is not in English. In addition, you must provide a passport or other official national identification card. A major credit card in your name is often required to facilitate a deposit at the time of the car rental. The car rental provider may ask for extra documentation, like a confirmation of your return flight.
  • Popular attractions like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the British Museum are located in different areas of London Having a rental car lets you easily reach all of these destinations during your stay. At nighttime you’ll also definitely want to check out the hip bars and nightclubs of Soho as well.
  • Gatwick Airport serves customers traveling in and out of Southeast England. For convenience, the airport partners with several car rental agencies to provide them with offices out of the south terminal. A few of the rental car companies operating out of London Gatwick include Sixt, Avis, Budget, and Europcar.
  • While driving in Gatwick you’ll have to become comfortable with driving on the left side of the road. Be sure to drive cautiously and within the speed limits during your stay. Unbeknownst to tourists, cameras are placed all around the city to monitor drivers. Along with speeding, they will also ticket drivers for illegal turns, texting while driving, or not wearing a seatbelt.
  • Traffic jams can be a problem in London. It is especially a challenge in the city’s center from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. To minimize this problem, congestion charge zones have been established. So, if you are driving in this area during business hours, you’ll have to pay a toll.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Gatwick for C$ 40 or less
  • Book your rental car in Gatwick at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Gatwick are around 7% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Gatwick

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Gatwick?

    You can rent a variety of cars in the city of London. Choose a compact car like a Kia Sportage or Ford Fiesta. If looking for luxury or sporty vehicle, consider a Mercedes Benz A-Class or a Land Rover. With several charging stations around London, renting an electric car might be cost efficient if one is available.

  • What’s the speed limit in Gatwick?

    You’ll drive mostly on the highway throughout your visit, which permits drivers speeds of up to 70 mph (113 km/h). Driving from one neighborhood to another, you might be able to take a single or two-lane highway with speed limits of 60-70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Gatwick?

    Finding parking in and around London can be complicated at times. One way to deal with this problem is to park on a side street in a residential area and catch the tube to your destination. If visiting the central communities of London, you can park on the street for free in the evenings and on Sundays. But note that some parking spots are reserved for residents only, so look for signs. Parking lots (“car parks”) are also popular and safe places to park your rental vehicles. There are large parking lots and garages in Chinatown, Covent Garden, and Theatreland.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Gatwick?

    On average a rental car in Gatwick costs C$ 50 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Gatwick?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION (C$ 23/day), DRIVALIA (C$ 23/day) and Alamo (C$ 40/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at GREEN MOTION Gatwick Business Park H14 Kennel Lane, Hookwood,london,,gb RH6 0AY (2 kilometers from city center).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Gatwick?

    Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Gatwick. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

  • How much is gas price in Gatwick?

    The average gas price in Gatwick is C$ 9.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 116 and C$ 155, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Gatwick?

    Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Gatwick.

  • Which car rental companies are at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Europcar, Ace, Sixt, Hertz, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Easirent and Budget.

  • Which car rental companies are at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Europcar, Hertz, Easirent, Budget, Goldcar Rental SP and keddy by Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies are at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Hertz, Easirent, Budget, Alamo, National and keddy by Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Ace, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Easirent, Budget, Alamo and Advantage.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Ace, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Easirent, Budget, Alamo and Advantage.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Stansted airport (STN)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Easirent, Budget, Alamo, Avis and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Gatwick?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Gatwick?

    A Compact car rental in Gatwick costs C$ 71 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Gatwick?

    An Economy car rental in Gatwick costs C$ 51 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Gatwick?

    A Standard car rental in Gatwick costs C$ 64 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Gatwick?

    In Gatwick, cars are most frequently rented at DRIVALIA London Gatwick South Terminal LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT (1 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Gatwick?

    On average a rental car in Gatwick costs C$ 351 per week (C$ 50 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Gatwick?

    On average a rental car in Gatwick costs C$ 1,506 per month (C$ 50 per day).

  • Which car rental companies in Gatwick have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    Some car rental companies in Gatwick which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar

  • What are the child seat rules in Gatwick?

    Children younger than 12 years old must be in a safety or booster car seat. A child's age and size determine which car seat is appropriate for them. Children under 3 years of age must use a rear-facing child safety seat; children 3-12 years of age must use a kid's car seat with booster padding, a backrest, or a booster seat.

  • What is the legal blood alcohol content limit in Gatwick?

    The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration in Gatwick, England, is 0.08 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood. If your BAC is measured to be 0.08 or greater, you will be regarded as legally intoxicated and subject to penalties. Gatwick police will check drivers for alcohol use using roadside breathalysers and random breath tests.

Gatwick car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

7 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

Locations in Gatwick

Gatwick Airport South Terminal

+44 1293 609090

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
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Thursday07:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Aug. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The car.

Cons:

We picked up the car at LONDON GATWICK airport and it would have been helpful if the girl who processed our pick up could have informed us about the LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE. We learned about it after driving in to London twice. You can pay the charge before going in to London and it is A LOT CHEAPER.. now we have to pay the fines AND PAY ENTERPRISE A 35 GBP processing fee per fine. I understand it is our responsibility to be aware of things but a little heads up would have been appreciated. Especially when we dropped off the car at Stansted and were told by the young man who processed the return that we should have been advised about the London Congestion charge.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Extremely friendly staff, fast service, will book again!

Cons:

Nothing!

7.2 Good

Oct. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Vehicle cleanliness and overall high standard of maintenance that was obvious from the beginning.

Cons:

Salesman used fear mongering and scare tactics in order to force an upgrade on the insurance coverage, ever after they had been shown a 3rd party full coverage proof of insurance. Salesman was manipulative and overall dishonest with regard to the percentage of all rentals returned with serious or 'dead-lining' mechanical damage for drivers who did/did not purchase the additional insurance coverage from the agency.

8.8 Very good

Sep. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Price. efficiency of pick up and drop off. Color of car. Gas mileage. Looks of car (lots of amused comments). Size for traffic and city driving. Your staff were super helpful.

Cons:

Engine size - zero power. Enough for around town but on a long trip (London to Exeter) not good. Seats were not great for long ride - was glad to get out. BUT it did the job and we'll be back.

1 out of 2

Europcar

6.2

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.9

Locations in Gatwick

London Gatwick South Terminal

+44 371 384 3408

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4.4 Mediocre

Jun. 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

I don't know why but the price was duble.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Kayak and carrentals were providing incomplete information about car rental process and cost. Quotation was given without insurance cost which once added inflated the overall cost to become very expensive and noncompetitive. This may be good for US residents with the right credit card.

Cons:

You must provide clear guidance on insurance issue and whether it is included or not. I paid four times the quoted price for half the period and my main concern was to return the vehicle ASAP rather than getting on with my trip. The trick of small print was not expected from big providers like you.

8.8 Very good

Mar. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick-up was slow; they could have done with more staff. The ones who were there coped very well. The duty manager kept us all informed as to the progress of the queue, which was much appreciated. Dorota (Dorothy) checked me in and provided excellent customer service.

Cons:

See above.

8.4 Very good

Sep. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

No issue with the car and we drove about 850 miles

Cons:

Waited in line for 30 minutes to pick up the car Inside front windshield was not cleaned well before pickup

6.8 Okay

Aug. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was clean and ran well, and they were very friendly on pickup and drop off.

Cons:

Your Canadian insurance is not applicable in Europe. Only in North America. Well, remember when you get extra insurance in Canada, and it’s $10 a day? Not in Europe. The first quote from the attendant was 42 pounds a day (that’s $70 CAD!!!). Yes. A day. When we started asking questions, it got better. Roadside assistance removed. 12 pounds. Our $200 quote for a rental turned into $550. However, all said and done, they treated us well, and the car was clean and comfortable (although check for a spare - we had none). When we talked to our friends who rented in Ireland, they made all the arrangements to rent from Canada, and the cost was identical. So the warning is, the cost you see is for the rental. Multiply it by 150 to 200% for the real cost.

4.4 Mediocre

Mar. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was clean. That's about it. Everything else is wrong with this agency.

Cons:

They don't advertise they will force you to buy insurance at 20 pounds a day or you won't be able to take the car! In addition, when you pay with a non-UK credit card (which of course accepts pounds) they will convert themselves to pound sterling and rob another 3.5% of the total. Avoid them if you have the chance.

1 out of 4

Avis

6.0

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.0

Locations in Gatwick

Gatwick South Terminal

+44 344 544 6001

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
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5.2 Fair

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was fine and the staff was friendly.

Cons:

The rental agency is in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Crawley far from the airport. The shuttle only comes once every 45 minutes so be sure to very arrive early not to miss your flight, and be prepared for a long cold wait at the bus stop.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2022

KAYAK
Excessive overcharging. Additional charges for location pick up, spurious taxes and 3 times normal fuel charges. I would not use them again at Gatwick airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb. 2022

KAYAK
I'd 100% use avis again. Very easy pick up and drop off. Car was perfect. Price for the week hire was very reasonable.

2.0 Poor

Dec. 2021

KAYAK
I had to cancel and the company refused. I didn't use the vehicle and I still lost £62.00.

1 out of 2

INTERRENT

3.2

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

4.0

Locations in Gatwick

Windmill Garage, Old Brighton Road South

+44 129 346 1061

Saturday08:00 - 21:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00
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2.0 Poor

Mar. 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Complete ripoff your a bunch of crooks. You fleased me and have no service at all. Your professional criminals

1 out of 1

GREEN MOTION

4.0

Mediocre

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Most popular

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.0

Locations in Gatwick

Gatwick Business Park H14 Kennel Lane, Hookwood,london,,gb

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keddy by Europcar

8.3

Very good

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3 locations in Gatwick

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London Gatwick South Terminal LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT LOWER FORECOURT ROAD

+44 371 384 3408

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London Gatwick South Terminal

+86 10 6064 1387

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Lower Forecourt Road

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Easirent

4.8

Mediocre

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Sofitel Hotel (north Terminal), Gatwick Airport, London Gatwick, Rh1 17sx, ,london,gb

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DRIVALIA

2.0

Poor

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Locations in Gatwick

London Gatwick South Terminal LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT

+44 1293 839700

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Ace Rental Cars

8.5

Very good

No reviews available

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H14 Kennel Lane, Horley

+44 1293 855100

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Rhodium

5.6

Fair

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One location in Gatwick

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London Gatwick South Terminal LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT

+44 129 346 1061

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Alamo

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Gatwick Airport South Terminal

+44 1293 609119

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National

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Gatwick Airport South Terminal

+44 1293 609119

Monday07:00 - 23:00
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Shouqi

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One location in Gatwick

Locations in Gatwick

London Gatwick South Terminal

+86 10 6064 1387

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VIPCars Recommendation

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Locations in Gatwick

London Gatwick Airport, Horley, West Sussex

+44 371 384 3408

Monday00:00 - 18:00
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28 travellers who rented a car in Gatwick gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9

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Good to know

Most popular agency

GREEN MOTION

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

C$ 50/day

Good deal

C$ 40/day

When to book a rental car in Gatwick

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