Car Hire at London Gatwick Airport

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London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, United Kingdom
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£10.99 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
U-Save
£12.09 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£16.05 per day
Standard
Skoda Octavia or comparable
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£17.54 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£21.70 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£22.72 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£43.71 per day
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz E Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£68.89 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:03 on 31/01/2025. 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
£27 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
8.8 / 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 locations near London Gatwick Airport

  1. London Fulham starting at £15.42 per day
    36.6 km / 22.7 miles
  2. London Kennington starting at £17.46 per day
    38.2 km / 23.7 miles
  3. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £25.78 per day
    39.4 km / 24.5 miles
  4. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £15.65 per day
    41 km / 25.5 miles
  5. London Heathrow Airport starting at £10.74 per day
    41.2 km / 25.6 miles
  6. London Edgware Road starting at £15.13 per day
    41.3 km / 25.7 miles
  7. London Euston Railway Station starting at £13.79 per day
    42.4 km / 26.3 miles
  8. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £19.66 per day
    42.9 km / 26.7 miles
  9. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £49.18 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles
  10. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £67.08 per day
    45.6 km / 28.3 miles
  11. London Cricklewood starting at £32.69 per day
    45.6 km / 28.3 miles
  12. London Southgate starting at £19.72 per day
    54 km / 33.6 miles
  13. Enfield City Centre starting at £12.19 per day
    57.5 km / 35.7 miles
  14. Reading East starting at £27.60 per day
    62.7 km / 39 miles
  15. Luton Airport starting at £13.79 per day
    81.7 km / 50.8 miles
  16. Southampton Airport starting at £30.46 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  17. London Stansted Airport starting at £14.85 per day
    87.1 km / 54.1 miles
  18. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    90.6 km / 56.3 miles
  19. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £34.66 per day
    169.6 km / 105.4 miles
  20. Bristol Airport starting at £18.29 per day
    177.5 km / 110.3 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Prices for hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at London Gatwick Airport
£73.70
January
£90.17
February
£70.25
March
£62.25
April
£103.68
May
£115.09
June
£130.74
July
£95.34
August
£93.62
September
£101.29
October
£92.96
November
£203.45
December
The best month to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport is April — when the average price for a hire is £62.25 per day. This is 39% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £203.45 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at London Gatwick Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 2 days, while in January, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days at London Gatwick Airport
1
January
1
February
2
March
2
April
2
May
2
June
2
July
2
August
2
September
1
October
1
November
2
December

What 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 in October in comparison to hiring a car in in April.
Monthly searches at London Gatwick Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
167%
January
94%
February
69%
March
63%
April
66%
May
65%
June
72%
July
72%
August
71%
September
178%
October
175%
November
109%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Drivalia, Keddy, U-Save, Alamo, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £11 per day
Cheapest supplier Drivalia

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
Europcar MG ZS 5 2 SUVs

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.

United Kingdom
Vauxhall Crossland
28/08/2024
An adventure around the Lake District - rambling, scrambling and sampling local beers - obviously when I wasn't driving!
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
25/08/2024
Nice walk along beach and rye town. Great city car so the consumption was hardly anything and no problem parking anywhere
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
23/05/2024
Abdul and the team was amazing. I will be renting with you and drivalia again.
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Crossland
06/02/2024
Daughter's graduation and visiting friends
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
01/02/2024
Seeing family
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
29/01/2024
Visiting family and friends
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Astra
09/08/2023
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
07/07/2023
Dartmouth and Dittisham can be strongly recommended.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Avis
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
41
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£26.71
Lowest daily price
£10.99
Total cars available
407

Top 16 suppliers at London Gatwick Airport in 2025

Avis
Avis
Very good 8.6 / 16 reviews
+4403445446001
Gatwick South Terminal, London, RH60NY, United Kingdom
£23 - £88
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:45
Tue:
07:00 - 21:45
Wed:
07:00 - 21:45
Thu:
07:00 - 21:45
Fri:
07:00 - 21:45
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:45
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 34 reviews
+442070188246
Lower Forecourt, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NY
£76 - £192
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 56 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Lower Forecourt, Road, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ
£17 - £177
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 14 reviews
+4403445446001
Gatwick South Terminal, London, RH60NY, United Kingdom
£21 - £96
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:45
Tue:
07:00 - 21:45
Wed:
07:00 - 21:45
Thu:
07:00 - 21:45
Fri:
07:00 - 21:45
Sat:
07:00 - 15:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:45
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 21 reviews
+4408433093030
South Terminal, A23, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NY
£20 - £32
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.3 / 128 reviews
+4403713843408
London Gatwick South Terminal
£20 - £32
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
Very good 8.3 / 12 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Lower Forecourt Horley
£19 - £186
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.2 / 52 reviews
+4401293221659
Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Lower Forecourt, Road, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ
£16 - £172
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 / 52 reviews
+4403713843408
London Gatwick South Terminal
£16 - £172
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
U-Save
U-Save
Very good 8 / 13 reviews
+4401293855100
Gatwick Business Park, Kennel Ln, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0AY
£12 - £25
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
08433093030
Gatwick
£12 - £25
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 1 review
+443713843408
London Gatwick Airport, South Terminal, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP
£12 - £25
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
EZ Drive Car Rentals
EZ Drive Car Rentals
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+4402031054566
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Car Park, Hasslett Avenue East, Crawley, RH10 1UA
£12 - £25
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
+4408433093030
Gatwick Airport, RH6 0NY, , Crawley, West Sussex
£20 - £25
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
Drivalia
Drivalia
Average 7.2 / 321 reviews
+4401293839700
Sofitel Hotel (North Terminal) Gatwick Airport RH6 0PH LONDON
£11 - £64
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7 / 105 reviews
+4401293855100
Kennel Ln, Horley RH6 0AY
£16 - £63
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:00
Tue:
06:00 - 22:00
Wed:
06:00 - 22:00
Thu:
06:00 - 22:00
Fri:
06:00 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 22:00

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