Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

Try the Enterprise Rent-A-Car company, which is conveniently located just a few steps away from the airport terminal. If you are walking, simply follow the signs to Gatwick’s Railway Station from the terminal, which is just near the outlet and continue to the airport’s south car park. From here, you are just a short drive to the M23 motorway, which will connect you with the southern coastal routes, or in the other direction to central London in just under an hour. Enterprise also offers one-way car-hire, fuel efficient vehicles, adapted cars, after-hour returns and an online booking process, which will speed up your journey.

There are several major car hire outlets operating at Gatwick Airport and all car rental desks and pick-up areas can be found in both the North and South Terminals of the airport. If you are arriving at the North Terminal, there is a free shuttle bus service that will take you to the South Terminal where most of Gatwick Airport’s car hire facilities can be found. You can also find 24h petrol stations at both terminals for your convenience. Remember to check with your car hire agreement to see if you need to return your vehicle with a full tank. Avis car hire offer a digital check-in, which will save you time at the airport and help you locate your car quickly and safely.

All customers using Gatwick Airport car hire facilities will need a full photographic valid driving license and another form of ID, such as your passport. A valid credit card will also be needed to complete your booking. Some companies will include a young driver surcharge for drivers aged under 25, so make sure to check this beforehand with your chosen company. You will also need to buy an excess insurance in addition to your personal car insurance to cover your car hire.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (R541/day), Alamo (R556/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R705/day).

On average a car hire at London Gatwick Airport costs R727 per day.