Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

Cheapest car £7.07/day Mini · £49 for 7 days

Average quote £52.67/day £369 per 7-day hire

Cars found 492 from 16 rental companies

To the city centre 25 mi Car hire in London →

Airport codes LGW ICAO EGKK

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Gatwick is perfectly placed for Sussex, Surrey and the Kent countryside, with Brighton a straight run down the M23 and A23. Compare car hire at both terminals in a single search and see what each supplier really charges before you commit.

Where to collect your car

Several brands, including Europcar, Avis and Enterprise, are based at the South Terminal forecourts; others work from the Sofitel at the North Terminal or the Hilton at the South Terminal. A handful of independent firms are off-airport in Crawley and Horley. The free shuttle train links the two terminals, and every offer states its pick-up type.

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In Terminal
Meet & Greet
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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at London Gatwick Airport

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Mini £49£7.07/day

SUV £55£7.80/day

Compact £56£8.00/day

Economy £56£8.04/day

People carrier £62£8.92/day

Medium £67£9.63/day

Estate £69£9.80/day

Electric £114£16.22/day

Large £180£25.78/day

Premium £255£36.47/day

Luxury £296£42.33/day

Convertible £10,672£1,524.50/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at London Gatwick Airport

AddCar

Allegiance Mobility Group

DrivaliaDRIVUS

GreenMotion

Keddy

U-Save

Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£200 - £10,000, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Not seen in our search

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 66% automatic · 61% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

M23 junction 9

A short spur links both terminals to M23 junction 9. Go north for the M25 and London, south for Brighton.

Dartford Crossing

Taking the M25 east into Kent or Essex? There are no barriers at Dartford - pay Dart Charge online by midnight the next day.

Free terminal shuttle

The shuttle train between the North and South Terminals is free, handy if your supplier is at the other terminal.

ULEZ starts in London

Gatwick is outside the zone, but driving into Greater London takes you into the ULEZ.

Good questions

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport - FAQ

All questions

How much does car hire at London Gatwick Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a mini at £49.47 (about £7.07 a day), and the average quote there was £368.72. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at London Gatwick Airport?

Our search found offers from AddCar, Alamo, Allegiance Mobility Group, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Drivalia, DRIVUS, Enterprise, Europcar, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy, National, SIXT and U-Save. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Which Gatwick terminal should I collect from?

Choosing the terminal you land at keeps things simple. If the best offer is at the other one, the free shuttle train links them in a couple of minutes. Each offer shows its terminal and pick-up type.

How far is Brighton from Gatwick by car?

Roughly 30 miles south via the M23 and A23, with no tolls. The South Downs National Park lies just beyond the city, making it an easy first day out.

Do I pay the Dartford Crossing charge myself?

Yes. The crossing is paid online through Dart Charge, by midnight the day after you cross. Hire companies pass unpaid charges on to the driver, usually with an admin fee.

Can I return the car to Heathrow or Stansted?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to compare one-way prices to Heathrow, Stansted or anywhere else in the UK. A one-way fee may be included in the supplier's price.

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