London Gatwick Airport

Cheap Car Hire in London Gatwick Airport from £8

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London Gatwick Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£30

Cheapest price per day

£8

Popular car types in London Gatwick Airport

At £8/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire at London Gatwick Airport in the past week. Out of 56 car hire agencies operating at London Gatwick Airport, there are, in total, 421 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found at London Gatwick Airport

Fiat Panda£9/day
Fiat Panda
Peugeot 3008£17/day
Peugeot 3008
Kia XCeed£14/day
Kia XCeed

Cheapflights insights for London Gatwick Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in London Gatwick Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at London Gatwick Airport?

Book your car hire at London Gatwick Airport 21 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £12/day on average when booked 21 days ahead, which saves you 52% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company at London Gatwick Airport?

Looking to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport? FlexWays had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £7.72/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £7.75/day.

What is the best car hire company at London Gatwick Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at London Gatwick Airport is U-Save (rated 10.0/10). DRIVALIA (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport?

Planning to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about £14 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £26. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£14

February

£16

March

£17

April

£21

May

£17

June

£18

July

£23

August

£23

September

£18

October

£17

November

£15

December

£26

What car do most people hire at London Gatwick Airport?

SUV cars (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting London Gatwick Airport. Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at London Gatwick Airport?

keddy by Europcar has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations at London Gatwick Airport at 4.

Top hire agencies in London Gatwick Airport

U-Save

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

DRIVALIA

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Sixt

6.8
Okay
6 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Europcar

6.4
Okay
17 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

6.2
Okay
6 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

keddy by Europcar

6.0
Okay
1 review•5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Allegiance

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Easirent

5.2
Fair
6 reviews•3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

4.5

Car hire FAQs

  • What are the requirements to hire a car at Gatwick?

    Car hire in Gatwick will essentially fall into the Crawley, West Sussex region, as Gatwick (LGW) is a large airport within that area, as opposed to a city or town. In order to get cheap car hire at Gatwick, you will need some documentation. As a British citizen, you will be able to use your usual valid driver’s licence. You will also need some additional photographic identification, such as a passport. Make sure you have insurance and an international credit card with sufficient funds for the transaction and you will be on your way in no time.

  • What are the rules for driving near Gatwick?

    When driving with your hired car in Gatwick and the surrounding areas, you will be driving on the left-hand side of the road. Certain London areas have a congestion charge to enter the main city, so make sure you check with the local motor vehicle authority for updates on this and other road rules. All passengers will need to be buckled up at all times, and children under 1.5 metres in height will require an appropriate car seat. Bus lanes are marked with a blue line and need to be avoided at all times, and you must stay under the blood alcohol limit of 0.08%. With your car hire from Gatwick, you will encounter many roundabouts. Always give way to traffic entering from the right.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving near Gatwick?

    Gatwick car hires are a suitable way to see this busy British area with enough autonomy to enjoy the sights at your leisure. You will find this part of England has well-maintained roads that are easy to get around, with ample signage and familiar rules of the road. Economy car hire or passenger car hire from Gatwick are a great way to travel. Fuel saving and easy to drive, you will find that zipping around central urban areas or even the surrounding countryside is easily handled. Car hire from Gatwick offers the vehicle for any business or leisure trip.

  • Where are some of the best places to park at or near Gatwick?

    If you are planning on parking your cheap car hire in Gatwick at the airport, you can expect to pay higher than usual prices due to the high traffic volume. Roughly £12 per hour is standard, but you will have the luxury of a covered, professional car park that enables you to leave your car as long as you like. Their official long-stay prices start at around £165. If you are staying in Crawley, it is advised you find an official car park, as airport parkers do not have priority in the urban parts of the town. Crawley Parkside is probably a wise place to leave your Gatwick car hire in terms of connections to public transportation. Prices start at about £1.60 per hour, and it is open 24 hours a day.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at London Gatwick Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £32/day when booking a car hire at London Gatwick Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £5/day from FlexWays, booked on Sep. 19.

  • Which car hire providers are at London Gatwick Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at London Gatwick Airport. The following companies can be found near the London Gatwick Airport car hire counter:U-Save (10.0)DRIVALIA (9.0)Budget (7.6)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5)Sixt (6.8)GREEN MOTION (6.8)Avis (6.5)Europcar (6.4)Hertz (6.2)National (6.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at London Gatwick Airport for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    Hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £204/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at London Gatwick Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at London Gatwick Airport.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at London Gatwick Airport for a month?

    Our recent data shows that FlexWays can potentially be 88% below the average car hire price at London Gatwick Airport. Check prices and availability for FlexWays and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at London Gatwick Airport is on average £876 a month or £29 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your London Gatwick Airport car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in London Gatwick Airport

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in London Gatwick Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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