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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Gatwick Airport
LOWER FORECOURT ROAD
Gatwick, ENG, GB, RH6 0NY

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+44 1293 609090
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Hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

As one of London's major air hubs, Gatwick Airport is a busy location that requires a convenient transportation solution for all people coming and going. Fortunately, the branch of Enterprise Rent-A-Car is located conveniently for people either arriving at the airport or departing from it.

Situated a stone's throw from the airport's terminal, the branch can be found close to Gatwick's railway station, a short drive from the M23 motorway. By foot, simply follow the signs from the terminal building for the railway station and continue in the direction of the airport's South Car Park.

Anyone wanting to hire a car to head into central London will be able to do so in little under an hour. In the other direction, heading south on the M23, travellers can expect to reach the south coast of England at Brighton in just over half an hour. The nearby town of Crawley is only a few minutes away for drivers who want to access shops and services immediately after they touch down in the UK.

Cheap Car at Gatwick Airport

Enterprise has a superb location near to Gatwick Airport and remains an extremely competitive option for travellers requiring car hire in the vicinity. A range of fuel efficient vehicles are ready to be hired and you can obtain the best pricing by booking your rental car online in advance of your arrival. Save further cash by opting to pay in advance.

One-Way Car Hire at Gatwick Airport

If you only need a rental car for getting from the airport to your destination, Enterprise offers one-way car hire as the ideal solution. With hundreds of branches across the UK, you will not be far away from a local branch at your destination to return your vehicle. This also gives you the flexibility to hire a car wherever you are on your journey, allowing you to combine car hire with other methods of transportation to get the most out of your holiday or business trip.

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

No matter what sort of vehicle you need, you will be able to hire the ideal sort of car for your purposes with Enterprise. Families who are arriving at the airport for a holiday will be able to find SUVs and people carriers. If you simply want a highly economical two-door run-around, then these are on offer, too. For business visitors who require a prestigious car hire to drive around in, the extensive fleet at Enterprise will have the right model.  You can also explore different type of vehicles in other car hire locations in UK on official webite of Enterprise Rent-a-Car UK.

Driving Information at Gatwick Airport

Like other airports in the UK, parking is expensive at Gatwick Airport. However, drivers can use the Express Pick Up area on Level 0 of Short Stay Car Park 3 at the South Terminal once they have collected their vehicle. If you are dropping off passengers, then use the lower level drop-off zone between the Sofitel Hotel and the multi-storey car park of the North Terminal.

Attractions at Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport has a number of designer shops within the two terminal buildings, so filling your luggage with duty-free shopping is not a challenge. For a bit of history, hope over to the Beehive, the original terminal building on the south side of the airport. Opened in 1936, it didn't last long, as the expansion of the airport in the 1950s required a new, larger terminal. Nonetheless, it was an important part of Gatwick's history, as well as global aviation history, as it was the first fully integrated airport building. While no longer needed for the running of the airport, it has kept its local importance, now being used as office space.

Places to Visit Outside of Gatwick

On a map, the British Isles look small and easily covered, but this is quite misleading. Each square mile of countryside seems to have much more packed into it than would seem possible, and there is something interesting, beautiful or historically noteworthy around almost every corner! For instance, within just half an hour’s drive from Gatwick airport, you could be in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Even closer, a mere five minutes' drive away, is the beautiful historic town of Horley. A little further afield, but still comfortably less than an hour’s drive away, is Chessington Park World of Adventure. Finally, and arguably, having saved the best for last: London. Gatwick is just over an hour’s drive away from the United Kingdom's capital city.

Rental Policies

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Car Hire FAQs

The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driving licence with a photo
  • A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel policy at non-airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.

Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.

For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.