Car rental at Gatwick Airport

About an hour from Central London, Gatwick Airport is the starting-point of many UK car rentals: the airport is the ideal pick-up location for people exploring the capital and the rest of the country (thanks to its proximity to the M23 and M25).

Gatwick hosts two terminals (North Terminal and South Terminal), and it’s the most efficient single-runway airport in the world serving approximately a whopping 36 million passengers each year. Our aim is to help people looking for cheap car hire deals at Gatwick Airport compare prices and find exclusive deals.

Whether you are seeking deals on one-way car hire or a round trip, in one single search we can help you compare all car hire companies. We also tell you what additional fees you are expected to pay and provide you with impartial reviews so you know exactly what you are getting.

Compare car hire prices at Gatwick Airport from companies including Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise and Budget. Use our search tools to help you quickly find the right car with enough seats and luggage space and a car hire company that you can trust. Look out for customer ratings beside each car to know how other customers have rated each supplier in terms of their service.

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You can choose from a wide range of car groups, from mini and economy cars (ideal for city driving) to spacious people carriers. If you are travelling for business or want to drive in style, consider booking a premium or luxury car (such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the BMW 5-Series, respectively).

Some companies have their pick-up counter in the terminal itself, giving you the simplest start to your trip. You can also tailor the search results to show cars which suit your needs best — just use the side bar to tell us exactly what you are looking for.

Gatwick is 28 miles (45km) south of London. The airport is linked directly to the M23 at Junction 9.

A 10-minute drive away, the M25 provides connections to a wide range of national roads and the nation’s motorway network.

There are 24-hour petrol stations at both terminals.

The postcode for the North Terminal is RH6 0PJ – and RH6 0NP for the South Terminal.

If you are keen to avoid hidden fuel charges, book a car with a full-to-full fuel policy. Simply refill the tank just before you drop the car off and no additional fuel fees will be charged.

Book your car hire well in advance, as popular cars are likely to sell out fast.

If you are booking a one-way hire car, extra fees may apply — these will be explained fully before you book if they apply to your car.