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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gatwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Gatwick to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 1h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gatwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles from Gatwick. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gatwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gatwick takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 140 miles.
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 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Gatwick is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.