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London Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick car hire

Compare car hire at London Gatwick across the comparison sites and rental brands, at the North or South Terminal.

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Set your dates and times above, then open each site to see its live prices for the same pick-up.

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Rental companies book direct with the brand

  1. 1HertzAirports and city locations worldwide; also runs Dollar and ThriftyVisit Hertz ↗
  2. 2AvisGlobal brand at most major airportsVisit Avis ↗
  3. 3EnterpriseBig network of neighbourhood branches as well as airportsVisit Enterprise ↗
  4. 4SIXTGerman brand known for premium models, growing in the USVisit SIXT ↗
  5. 5EuropcarOne of Europe’s largest networksVisit Europcar ↗
  6. 6BudgetValue brand from the Avis groupVisit Budget ↗
  7. 7AlamoPopular with leisure travellers, especially in the USVisit Alamo ↗
  8. 8NationalBusiness-travel favourite, with the Emerald Club programmeVisit National ↗
  9. 9ThriftyValue brand from the Hertz groupVisit Thrifty ↗
  10. 10DollarValue brand from the Hertz group, mainly in the USVisit Dollar ↗
  11. 11Green MotionFranchise brand with an eco-focused fleetVisit Green Motion ↗

Prices are set by each site and change often. Compare the total price for the same car class, including taxes, fees, insurance excess, fuel policy and mileage limits. Some links may be affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. How we make money.

Picking up your car at Gatwick

Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train. Several big brands have rental desks in the terminals, with cars parked close by, while some suppliers operate off-airport with a shuttle bus. Your voucher tells you which terminal and meeting point to use, so check it matches your flight.

Driving from Gatwick

Gatwick connects directly to the M23, which links to the M25 for the rest of the UK and runs south towards Brighton. It’s a good base for the South Downs, the Sussex and Kent coast and the Surrey Hills. The UK drives on the left.

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is car hire at Gatwick North or South Terminal?
It depends on the company. Some have desks in both terminals, others in one, and some are off-airport. Your booking confirmation says where to go.

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