Car hire in Gatwick, United Kingdom

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There are 25 car hire providers in Gatwick. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Gatwick

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Gatwick. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Gatwick

What's the most popular car to hire in Gatwick?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Golf is the most popular car to hire in Gatwick, with prices starting from ฿1,942 per day. The Volkswagen T-Cross and similar models are also popular drives in Gatwick.
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf22% chose this
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross16% chose this
BMW i3
BMW i311% chose this
Citroen C3 Aircross
Citroen C3 Aircross6% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Golf
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Gatwick's cheapest car hire providers

Green Motion has the cheapest car hire in Gatwick right now, with prices from ฿1,942 per day. You'll save an average of ฿980 per day when you book with them.
Green Motionfrom ฿1,942 per day
Drivaliafrom ฿2,224 per day
U-Savefrom ฿2,469 per day
Turofrom ฿4,072 per day
Cheapest providerGreen Motion
Book with them to save around฿980 per day

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Hiring a car in Gatwick: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyRoutes Car Rental
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price฿2,202
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Gatwick

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Gatwick car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Gatwick that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Gatwick for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Gatwick avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Gatwick, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Gatwick car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Gatwick will set you back around ฿2,202 per day or ฿11,669 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Gatwick is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

The cheapest car hire companies in Gatwick are currently addCar and Green Motion.

On average, around ฿11,669. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Gatwick is ฿13,593.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Gatwick, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Gatwick that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Gatwick.

Most places – Gatwick included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ฿1,942 per day. The average price per day is around ฿11,710.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Routes Car Rental, Green Motion and Firefly offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Gatwick.