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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Gatwick to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around S$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 24 for a 2h 10m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 177 km.
Airlines serving Gatwick
Where to stay in popular areas of Gatwick
Most booked hotels in Gatwick
Hiring a car in Gatwick
Hiring a car in Gatwick costs S$ 44 per day, on average.
Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.27 and S$ 40.36. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Gatwick
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 45/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 46/day