Car Hire in Gatwick
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
London Gatwick Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
$13.88 per day
London Gatwick Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
$15.83 per day
London Gatwick Airport
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
$21.21 per day
London Gatwick Airport
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
$29.02 per day
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London Gatwick Airport
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
$36.11 per day
London Gatwick Airport
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or comparable
$46.19 per day
London Gatwick Airport
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
$48.04 per day
London Gatwick Airport
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
$62.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:24 on 10/03/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
$34 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%
Top 20 cities near Gatwick
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4 km / 2.5 miles
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29.5 km / 18.3 miles
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35.7 km / 22.2 miles
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37.6 km / 23.4 miles
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41.2 km / 25.6 miles
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42.9 km / 26.7 miles
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51.2 km / 31.8 miles
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51.3 km / 31.9 miles
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58.6 km / 36.4 miles
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62.9 km / 39.1 miles
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64.6 km / 40.1 miles
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72.7 km / 45.2 miles
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75.4 km / 46.9 miles
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81.7 km / 50.8 miles
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84.5 km / 52.5 miles
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103.7 km / 64.4 miles
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104.8 km / 65.1 miles
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118.9 km / 73.9 miles
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120.9 km / 75.1 miles
Top 20 locations near Gatwick
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36.6 km / 22.7 miles
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38.2 km / 23.7 miles
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39.4 km / 24.5 miles
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41 km / 25.5 miles
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41.2 km / 25.6 miles
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41.3 km / 25.7 miles
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42.4 km / 26.3 miles
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42.9 km / 26.7 miles
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43.1 km / 26.8 miles
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45.6 km / 28.3 miles
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54 km / 33.6 miles
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84.5 km / 52.5 miles
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87.1 km / 54.1 miles
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90.6 km / 56.3 miles
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169.6 km / 105.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Gatwick the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Gatwick fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Gatwick
The best month to hire a car in Gatwick is April (when the average price is $81.26 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in December (when the average price is $265.57).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Gatwick?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in April, the average hirer keeps their car for 2 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Gatwick
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Gatwick?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Gatwick is October, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Gatwick by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, U-Save, Alamo, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| U-Save | Kia Rio | 4 | 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 the 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.
AB
United Kingdom
MG HS
27/08/2024
Great peaceful nature spots with old world pubs, Restaurants
DF
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
11/06/2024
Took mother to the grand hotel brighton.
MF
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
18/01/2024
For business.
SJ
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
15/10/2023
The car was hired to attend a funeral.
CH
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
08/09/2023
I hired the car due to rail strikes. I travelled to Sevenoaks for a festival so did not do much travelling around
DL
United Kingdom
Hyundai Tucson
23/06/2023
Achieved my target
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7 / 10
Total number of reviews
44
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$34.15
Lowest daily price
$13.88
Total cars available
450
Top 16 suppliers in Gatwick in 2025
Avis
1 location
$48 - $108
SIXT
1 location
$41 - $135
Budget
1 location
$24 - $130
Enterprise
1 location
$35 - $221
Hertz
1 location
$25 - $45
Keddy
1 location
$24 - $133
Alamo
1 location
$30 - $218
Europcar
1 location
$28 - $157
National
1 location
$39 - $224
U-Save
1 location
$14 - $50
Thrifty
1 location
$14 - $50
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$14 - $50
EZ Drive Car Rentals
1 location
$14 - $50
Dollar
1 location
$30 - $45
Drivalia
1 location
$16 - $78
GreenMotion
1 location
$20 - $70
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