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
RM 600
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gatwick in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 600
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around RM 138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 53m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around RM 138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 53m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Gatwick

Airlines serving Gatwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick

Most booked hotels in Gatwick

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 471+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 565+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 277+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 320+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
RM 354+

Hiring a car in Gatwick

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.