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Parking types at London Gatwick

Park & Ride

From £3.99/day

Off-airport compounds with regular shuttle buses running every 10-20 minutes. Gatwick Park & Ride is cheaper than Heathrow and shuttles are efficient thanks to close proximity.

Meet & Greet

From £5.99/day

Chauffeur meets you at the North or South Terminal forecourt. Cars stored in secure compounds nearby. Easy handover process — just drive up and hand over your keys.

On-Airport

From £8.49/day

Official Gatwick parking includes Long Stay (shuttle), Short Stay (walk to terminal), and Premium (valet service). South Terminal parking connects via covered monorail.

Parking tips for London Gatwick

North and South Terminals are connected by a free monorail — but it takes 5 minutes, so book parking at the right terminal.

Gatwick's official Long Stay South has one of the best shuttle services — every 8 minutes and the ride is under 5 minutes.

Purple Parking Gatwick is consistently rated the best off-airport provider here. Book early for their best rates.

If flying from North Terminal, Holiday Extras' Maple Manor Meet & Greet is the highest-rated service.

EasyJet dominates North Terminal. If that's your airline, North Terminal parking saves you the monorail trip.

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LGW Hotels

Airport hotels at London Gatwick

Hotel + Park & Ride

Stay the night before your flight at a hotel near London Gatwick, then drive to an off-airport car park. Shuttle to the terminal. Most affordable package.

Hotel + On-Airport Parking

Park at the hotel, take the shuttle to London Gatwick terminal. Your car stays secured for your entire trip. Convenient and easy.

Hotel + Meet & Greet

The premium option. Stay at a hotel, drive to London Gatwick the next morning, hand keys to a chauffeur. Car returned when you land.

Hotel tips for London Gatwick

Early morning flights from London Gatwick (before 8am) are the number one reason to book an airport hotel. Stay the night before and walk to the terminal refreshed instead of a 3am alarm.

Hotel + parking packages at London Gatwick are almost always cheaper than booking the room and parking separately. The package price includes both for your entire trip.

Most London Gatwick airport hotels offer free shuttle transfers running every 15-20 minutes from 4am. Check times when booking for early flights.

LGW Lounges

Airport lounges at London Gatwick

Standard Lounges

Complimentary hot and cold food, unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages. Free WiFi, power outlets, newspapers. From £20 per person at London Gatwick.

Premium Lounges

À la carte dining, champagne bar, spa treatments, shower suites, and runway views. No1 Lounge, Plaza Premium and Club Aspire options at London Gatwick. From £35pp.

Family Friendly

Children welcome in most London Gatwick lounges. Under 2s usually free, ages 2-11 reduced or free depending on the lounge. A calm space away from the busy terminal.

Lounge tips for London Gatwick

Pre-booking a lounge at London Gatwick is significantly cheaper than walking in. Walk-in rates are typically £10-15 more per person, and availability isn't guaranteed during peak times.

Arrive at the lounge at least 2 hours before your flight to make the most of it. Most lounges ask you to leave 30 minutes before departure.

All bookable London Gatwick lounges are airside (after security) so you can relax without worrying about gate calls — flight screens are displayed throughout.

LGW Transfers

Airport transfers at London Gatwick

Shared Shuttle

Door-to-door shared minibus from London Gatwick. Budget option from £10pp. May have stops en route — allow extra time.

Private Taxi

Direct door-to-door in a private saloon. Driver meets you at London Gatwick arrivals with a name board. 1-3 passengers with luggage. From £30.

Executive Car

Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series. Professional chauffeur, complimentary water, flight tracking. The premium London Gatwick transfer. From £65.

Transfer tips for London Gatwick

Pre-booking a transfer from London Gatwick is almost always cheaper than hailing a taxi at the airport rank. Airport taxis charge premium rates with surge pricing at peak hours.

All our London Gatwick transfer providers offer flight tracking — if your flight is delayed, your driver waits at no extra charge.

For groups of 4+, a private minibus from London Gatwick works out cheaper per person than individual taxis and is far more convenient with luggage.

London Gatwick FAQ

A free monorail shuttle runs 24/7 between the two terminals. The journey takes about 5 minutes. It runs every 2-3 minutes during the day.

EasyJet operates from North Terminal at Gatwick.

Yes — Gatwick parking starts around £3.99/day compared to £4.49/day at Heathrow. Off-airport options at Gatwick tend to be better value.

There are no free parking areas. Use the free drop-off zone at each terminal (30 minutes max) or the Short Stay car parks.

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