Top hotels near Gatwick Airport
Pre-book your hotel transfer at AirportCars.com for the best service at the most competitive prices. Here are just some of the top hotels close to Gatwick:
- Premier Inn (North Terminal) is within a mile, making for super-swift Gatwick Airport transfers. This clean, comfortable three-star hotel has an excellent 4.5/5 TripAdvisor rating.
- Sofitel London Gatwick is a similar distance and with the same TripAdvisor score. There’s a great restaurant, and a terrace bar.
- The Sandman Signature London Gatwick is just a couple of miles away, meaning Gatwick Airport transfers take mere minutes. It’s four-star, and rated 4.0 on TripAdvisor. Shake off jetlag in the swimming pool!
Transferring from Gatwick to a nearby airport?
- London Heathrow, Britain’s busiest airport is some 40 miles away, so Gatwick Airport transfers can take up to an hour.
- London City Airport lies around 50 miles distant, and transfers could take up to an hour and a quarter.
- Southend Airport is nearly 60 miles from Gatwick, so it could take you up to an hour and a half to travel there by road with an airport transfer.
Favourite towns and cities near Gatwick Airport
- Brighton is within 30 miles or around 45 minutes by Gatwick Airport transfer. Check out the brilliant beach and Victorian pier, Regency-era Royal Pavilion and intricate Lanes or twisting alleyways with their incredible blend of unique shops.
- Crawley is the nearest town, being five miles off or reachable within 15 minutes. Its County Mall offers some great shopping and includes a soft-play area for children. Enjoy a meal out, or visit the bowling alley or cinema.
- London is some 30 miles away, as mentioned, so we at AirportCars could get you there within an hour and 20 minutes. And, of course, whatever you want to do, from culture, landmarks and museums to fine dining, the UK’s capital has it all.
- Haywards Heath is just 16 miles to the south-east, meaning you can be whisked there within half an hour. This large modern town is surrounded by lovely countryside and open spaces, while offering excellent shops and places to eat.
- Guildford is another option at 30-odd miles or some 45 to 60 minutes by road. This historic county town is Surrey’s largest. There are some truly fantastic shops lining its characterful streets, alongside a medieval castle, a cathedral and the seventeenth-century Guildford House.
- Horsham is a similar distance away to Haywards Heath. Lying to the south-west, attractions include the museum and art gallery, and Horsham Park, including a lake and sensory garden. We can get you there with a swift, no-nonsense Gatwick Airport transfer.
Top places to visit near Gatwick Airport
- Chessington World of Adventures: Just 23 miles or perhaps 45 minutes away, this is the perfect fun outing for the whole family, incorporating hotels, zoo and theme park on one site. Come face to face with lions, gorillas and more, and enjoy some truly thrilling rides.
- Gatwick Aviation Museum is just three miles away, so you can be there in minutes, and a Gatwick transfer is probably the best way to get there. Take in exhibits showcasing the golden age of British aircraft production, from World War Two to the 1970s.
- Epsom Downs is a Grade 1 Surrey racecourse that sees some of the world’s top flat racing and is home to the famous Derby. If you fancy a day at the races, you can be there by road within 30 to 40 minutes, since it’s located just 14 miles distant.
- Wakehurst Place is closer at 10 miles by road, or 25 minutes or so by car. It’s Kew Botanical Gardens’ country base, and a glorious estate complete with ornamental grounds, woodland and a historic mansion house.
- Hever Castle and Gardens is nearly 20 miles away, so you can be there within 45 minutes. Dating back to the thirteenth century, it has links with Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII and, more recently, the Astor family. A beautiful place that’s well worth a visit.
- Denbies Wine Estate is 12 miles away, with a journey time of 25 minutes. Eat or stay here, or just enjoy a tour of this Surrey vineyard, not forgetting, of course, to sample some of the fabulous produce.
Further information about Gatwick Airport
As you’d expect from an airport its size, Gatwick looks after passengers needing special assistance very well. Both terminals offer, among other facilities, ramps, height-accessible phones, wheelchairs and disabled loos.
Meanwhile, a lanyard scheme lets staff know discreetly that you have a hidden disability such as dementia or autism. Further special assistance is available while waiting or moving through the airport, for example with specific waiting areas, while Gatwick was the first UK airport to have a sensory room to help calm passengers feeling overwhelmed by their surroundings.
As always, plan your journey before you fly.
Gatwick Airport
West Sussex
RH6 0NP
Tel: 0344 892 0322
Website: www.gatwickairport.com