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 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gatwick from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around AED 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 77 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Gatwick
Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick
Most booked hotels in Gatwick
Hiring a car in Gatwick
Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 AED 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.