Car Rental at London Airport Gatwick

Airport travel guide

It’s not an exaggeration to say that London has more world-famous attractions than it would be possible to list. That being said, some of the city’s sights are so iconic that any trip without seeing them would not be complete. Here are three such famous landmarks:

• The Tate Britain. Not only is London home to some of the finest museums on the planet, most of them are also free to visit. While - again - it would be impossible to mention them all, the Tate Britain, or National Gallery of British Art, is arguably one of the most important ones. Located in the City of Westminster, it houses the works of practically all of the most notable classical British artists. Its counterpart, the Tate Modern, is also an important museum.
• Big Ben. Best known for its nickname — its official name is actually Elizabeth Tower — Big Ben is definitely one of the symbols of London. Also located in the Westminster area and built in the Neo-Gothic style, it dominates both the skyline of this part of the city and the vast majority of London’s postcards. Under renovation since 2017, Big Ben was opened in 2021.
• Leicester Square. Leicester Square is one of the busiest and most upbeat areas of the city —- and in London, that is some claim. Famous for the picturesque Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, the West End is also home to landmarks such as the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and even London’s Chinatown. Easy to access from anywhere in the city, it is not to be missed.

Top international routes

• Barcelona
• Malaga
• Geneva
• Dublin
• Amsterdam
• Faro
• Rome
• Alicante
• Milan
• Madrid

Main airlines

British Airways, easyJet, Thomas Cook Airlines, TUI Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Norwegian Air Shuttle

Terminals

The two terminals, North and South, are connected by an automated people-mover system.

Location

The airport is about 48 km (30 miles) south of central London. The M23 and A23 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Station wagons - from RUB 3,881 per day
• Small cars - from RUB 2,680 per day
• Medium cars - from RUB 2,985 per day
• SUVs - from RUB 2,949 per day
• Large cars - from RUB 3,472 per day
• Premium cars - from RUB 5,533 per day
• Vans - from RUB 9,688 per day

Services and facilities

There are many shops, including duty-free stores, a bank, and several ATMs. Of the many restaurants, bars, and cafés, most are open from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while some are open 24/7. There are also lounges, an on-site hotel, baby care rooms, a children’s play area, a lost and found office, showers, soundproof work pods, an interfaith prayer room, and several art exhibitions. The airport is friendly to travelers with reduced mobility. There are two luggage storage services—the one in North Terminal is located in the arrivals hall and open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., while the one in South Terminal is located in the arrivals hall, at the back of the check-in area, and is open 24/7.

Nearest gas station

A Texaco station located on Brighton Road, Horley RH6, is open 24/7 and can be reached in about three minutes. There are other gas stations even closer to the airport, but travelers give this Texaco station the highest ratings.

Popular one-way rentals

• Brighton (28 miles / 45 km)
• Southampton (88 miles / 142 km)
• Cambridge (93 miles / 147 km)
• Reading (56 miles / 90 km)
• Norwich (149 miles / 240 km)
• Bournemouth (111 miles / 179 km)
• Oxford (84 miles / 135 km)
• Milton Keynes (91 miles / 146 km)