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
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 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 Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about C$ 44 for a 1h 50m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Leicester, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Gatwick
Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick
Most booked hotels in Gatwick
Renting a car in Gatwick
Renting a car in Gatwick costs C$ 63 per day, on average.
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Gatwick
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 50/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 51/day