Hotels near London Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom

For Sat-Nav users, the London Gatwick Airport postcode is RH6 0PJ. Please note that if you are driving to the airport it is very well signposted and you are advised to follow the road signage to access the car parks and drop off areas.

One of the main questions that flyers ask is what is best – should I stay at an airport hotel with parking on site or stay at a hotel near Gatwick Airport? Each option has its benefits and disadvantages. Of course, no matter how close you are to the airport you’re still likely to need shuttle transport from the hotel to the terminal and of course, the cost is likely to be higher for the standard of service you’ll receive in terms of room size. Some travellers also prefer to stay a few miles away from the airport so that they can enjoy a quieter and more relaxed stay away from the hubbub as onsite airport hotels can be far busier places.

Gatwick Airport is located just north of Crawley in West Sussex – some 28 miles south of London. It was originally the home of the Surrey Aero Club and is close to the county border and towns such as Croydon which is why people often mistakenly believe it to be located in Surrey.

Gatwick is 28 miles south of London, linked directly to the M23 at Junction 9 and to the A23 London-Brighton road. The M25 is just a ten-minute drive away. The fastest Gatwick Airport train to London is the Gatwick Express. It provides a direct, premium service to London Victoria, departing every 15 minutes in peak periods and taking around 30 minutes.

Parking is included in the cost of your Hotel, Park & Fly Package. If the hotel does not offer this package please enquire directly to see if there are any charges or whether the hotel has preferential discounted rates or car parking deals from local specialist parking companies.

Hotels usually offer a number of different options for the length of parking to complement your time abroad. If the hotel does not offer a Hotel, Park & Fly Package that meets your needs then it would be a good idea to enquire directly to see whether the hotel has access to preferential car parking deals from professional parking companies based locally.

Check our comparison table to see each hotel’s location and how far it is from Gatwick Airport in terms of distance in miles and transfer time by driving.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airport Code for Gatwick Airport is LGW.