Car Hire at London Gatwick Airport

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London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

London Gatwick Airport
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Ford Transit or comparable
Ford Transit
  • 3
  • 18
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 23.87 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • Man.
Dollar
£ 24.47 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 25.07 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Compact
Renault Captur or comparable
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 31.62 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

London Gatwick Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia XCeed or comparable
Kia XCeed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 39.55 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 45.77 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 54.34 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 63.77 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 01:41 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 39 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
8.9 / 10

Airport information

Score
7.6
  • Getting to the airport 8.1
  • Check-in and departures 8.1
  • Facilities and services 7.7
  • Wi-Fi 6.7
  • Dining and car hire services 7.5
  • Lounge 7.5

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • IATA: LGW
  • ICAO: EGKK
  • Name: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • Distance from the city centre: 28.6 miles / 46 km

Top 20 Destinations around London Gatwick Airport

  1. 36.6 km / 22.7 miles away
  2. 39.4 km / 24.5 miles away
  3. 41.0 km / 25.5 miles away
  4. 41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
  5. 41.3 km / 25.7 miles away
  6. 42.4 km / 26.3 miles away
  7. 42.9 km / 26.7 miles away
  8. 43.1 km / 26.8 miles away
  9. 45.6 km / 28.3 miles away
  10. 45.6 km / 28.3 miles away
  11. 48.5 km / 30.1 miles away
  12. 54.0 km / 33.6 miles away
  13. 62.7 km / 39.0 miles away
  14. 81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
  15. 84.5 km / 52.5 miles away
  16. 87.1 km / 54.1 miles away
  17. 169.6 km / 105.4 miles away
  18. 177.5 km / 110.3 miles away
  19. 180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
  20. 202.7 km / 126.0 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at London Gatwick Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at London Gatwick Airport
£ 48.04
January
£ 73.63
February
£ 69.50
March
£ 43.67
April
£ 47.71
May
£ 46.87
June
£ 57.11
July
£ 39.31
August
£ 31.66
September
£ 28.94
October
£ 22.90
November
£ 33.19
December
The best month to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £ 22.90 per day. This is 49% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £ 73.63 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at London Gatwick Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 8 days, while in February, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at London Gatwick Airport
3
January
2
February
2
March
7
April
6
May
8
June
8
July
8
August
7
September
6
October
6
November
7
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at London Gatwick Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at London Gatwick Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport in February in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches at London Gatwick Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
129%
January
279%
February
271%
March
46%
April
50%
May
58%
June
54%
July
67%
August
68%
September
70%
October
41%
November
66%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Drivalia, Keddy, Ace Rent a car, GreenMotion, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 24 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Drivalia Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Drivalia Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Drivalia Renault Captur 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Ace Rent a car Peugeot 208 4 1 Small cars
Ace Rent a car Peugeot 308 4 2 Medium cars
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Vauxhall Crossland
6 February 2024
Daughter's graduation and visiting friends
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
1 February 2024
Seeing family
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
29 January 2024
Visiting family and friends
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Astra
9 August 2023
We were back in the UK for a family wedding and a short break. The wedding was fabulous and our short break was amazing!!
Australia
Ford Focus
7 July 2023
Dartmouth and Dittisham can be strongly recommended.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Drivalia
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
6.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
33
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£ 38.56
Lowest daily price
£ 23.87
Total cars available
260

Top 14 Hire Companies at London Gatwick Airport in 2024

Drivalia
Drivalia
Very good 8.6 / 202 reviews
+4401293839700
Sofitel Hotel (North Terminal) Gatwick Airport RH6 0PH LONDON
£ 28 - £ 98
Working hours
Mon:06:00-00:30
Tue:06:00-00:30
Wed:06:00-00:30
Thu:06:00-00:30
Fri:06:00-00:30
Sat:06:00-00:30
Sun:06:00-00:30
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.5 / 68 reviews
+4403713843408
London Gatwick South Terminal
£ 35 - £ 70
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 39 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Lower Forecourt, Road, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ
£ 32 - £ 108
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 32 reviews
+442070188246
Lower Forecourt, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NY
£ 72 - £ 78
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 19 reviews
+4408433093030
South Terminal, A23, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NY
£ 25 - £ 48
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:06:00-20:00
Sun:06:00-20:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 12 reviews
+4403445446001
Gatwick South Terminal, London, RH60NY, United Kingdom
£ 34 - £ 71
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8 / 37 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Lower Forecourt, Road, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ
£ 36 - £ 89
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.9 / 30 reviews
+4403713843408
London Gatwick South Terminal
£ 38 - £ 59
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Easirent
Easirent
Good 7.8 / 265 reviews
+441293839700
Gatwick Airport -Shuttle-
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Wed:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Thu:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Fri:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Sat:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Sun:06:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
National
National
Good 7.8 / 5 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Lower Forecourt Horley
£ 27 - £ 97
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.7
+4408433093030
Gatwick Airport, RH6 0NY, , Crawley, West Sussex
£ 24 - £ 45
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:06:00-20:00
Sun:06:00-20:00
Budget
Budget
Good 7.4 / 5 reviews
+4403445446001
Gatwick South Terminal, London, RH60NY, United Kingdom
£ 28 - £ 70
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Interrent
Interrent
Good 7.3
+4401293461061
Gatwick Airport - Off Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-21:30
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Satisfactory 6.7 / 88 reviews
+4401293855100
Kennel Ln, Horley RH6 0AY
£ 24 - £ 28
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
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