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
£ 21.32 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 30.46 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 30.49 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 36.08 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

London Gatwick Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 43.90 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 59.00 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 70.34 / per day
London Gatwick Airport
Full-size
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé or comparable
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 99.84 / 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 19:52 on 2024-05-04.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 49 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
8.7 / 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. London Fulham starting at £ 18.29 per day
    36.6 km / 22.7 miles
  2. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 37.32 per day
    39.4 km / 24.5 miles
  3. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 28.22 per day
    41 km / 25.5 miles
  4. London Heathrow Airport starting at £ 19.38 per day
    41.2 km / 25.6 miles
  5. London Edgware Road starting at £ 24.11 per day
    41.3 km / 25.7 miles
  6. London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 39.59 per day
    42.4 km / 26.3 miles
  7. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £ 31.36 per day
    42.9 km / 26.7 miles
  8. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £ 48.22 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles
  9. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £ 83.05 per day
    45.6 km / 28.3 miles
  10. London Cricklewood starting at £ 28.22 per day
    45.6 km / 28.3 miles
  11. Uxbridge Town Centre
    48.5 km / 30.1 miles
  12. London Southgate starting at £ 41.24 per day
    54 km / 33.6 miles
  13. Reading East starting at £ 35.90 per day
    62.7 km / 39 miles
  14. Luton Airport starting at £ 19.97 per day
    81.7 km / 50.8 miles
  15. Southampton Airport starting at £ 25.40 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  16. London Stansted Airport starting at £ 20.82 per day
    87.1 km / 54.1 miles
  17. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £ 39.97 per day
    169.6 km / 105.4 miles
  18. Bristol Airport starting at £ 14.34 per day
    177.5 km / 110.3 miles
  19. Birmingham Airport starting at £ 18.17 per day
    180.4 km / 112.1 miles
  20. East Midlands Airport starting at £ 20.60 per day
    202.7 km / 126 miles

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
£ 48.13
January
£ 73.77
February
£ 72.33
March
£ 64.10
April
£ 77.20
May
£ 46.95
June
£ 57.21
July
£ 39.38
August
£ 31.72
September
£ 28.99
October
£ 22.94
November
£ 33.25
December
The best month to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £ 22.94 per day. This is 54% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £ 77.20 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
2
April
4
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 March in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches at London Gatwick Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
103%
January
222%
February
244%
March
223%
April
69%
May
46%
June
43%
July
53%
August
55%
September
56%
October
33%
November
53%
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 £ 21 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
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Ace Rent a car Peugeot 308 4 2 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Peugeot 208 4 1 Small 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.
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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Drivalia
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
6.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
35
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
£ 48.92
Lowest daily price
£ 21.32
Total cars available
317

Top 13 Suppliers at London Gatwick Airport in 2024

Drivalia
Drivalia
Very good 8.6 / 216 reviews
+4401293839700
Sofitel Hotel (North Terminal) Gatwick Airport RH6 0PH LONDON
£ 30 - £ 197
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 / 71 reviews
+4403713843408
London Gatwick South Terminal
£ 30 - £ 96
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 / 41 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Lower Forecourt, Road, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ
£ 41 - £ 109
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
£ 35 - £ 195
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 8.3 / 19 reviews
+4408433093030
South Terminal, A23, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NY
£ 43 - £ 103
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 8.3 / 12 reviews
+4403445446001
Gatwick South Terminal, London, RH60NY, United Kingdom
£ 52 - £ 215
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 / 38 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Lower Forecourt, Road, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ
£ 36 - £ 104
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
Very good 8 / 31 reviews
+4403713843408
London Gatwick South Terminal
£ 36 - £ 81
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
National
National
Good 7.8 / 5 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Lower Forecourt Horley
£ 44 - £ 111
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 7.6
+4408433093030
Gatwick Airport, RH6 0NY, , Crawley, West Sussex
£ 47 - £ 113
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 7.5 / 5 reviews
+4403445446001
Gatwick South Terminal, London, RH60NY, United Kingdom
£ 37 - £ 200
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.1
+443713843408
London Gatwick Airport, South Terminal, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Satisfactory 6.7 / 90 reviews
+4401293855100
Kennel Ln, Horley RH6 0AY
£ 21 - £ 58
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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