What is the most popular car to hire at Gatwick Airport?

37% of our users searched for Compact cars at Gatwick Airport, making them the most popular type of vehicle. Budget is the most popular car agency at Gatwick Airport offering Compact hire. Our users have found Compact car hire deals at Gatwick Airport from Budget for as low as $79/day. If you are looking at Compact cars, the the Jeep Avenger and the Kia Cee'd are the most popular car models.

What is the cheapest car to hire at Gatwick Airport?

At an average price of $51/day, hiring the Volkswagen Polo from DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest option available at Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price found in the past 12 months for a Volkswagen Polo from DRIVALIA is $41/day. If you hire a car before your arrival date, you are more likely to find the best car hire deals at Gatwick Airport.

What is the best car hire company at Gatwick Airport?

With an average rating of 7.4 from 14 momondo users, Budget is the best-rated hire car company at Gatwick Airport. In the past year, 64% of our users chose to hire a car from Budget. Users also consider Europcar a reliable car hire agency at Gatwick Airport, giving it a 6.3 average rating from 19 reviews. Based on user feedback, Sixt is the third best company, with an average rating of 6.2 from 7 reviews.

How much does it cost for a car hire at Gatwick Airport?

A car hire at Gatwick Airport costs $102/day on average. $332 is currently the average cost to hire a car for 1 week. Hiring a car at Gatwick Airport for 1 month costs $2,343 on average. Keep in mind that prices vary based on what car agency you hire from, the time of year you travel and the type of car you choose to hire.

What car do most people hire at London Gatwick Airport?

When hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport, most of our users will opt for the Jeep Avenger at $96/day on average. The second most popular is the Citroen C3 Aircross car hire for an average of $85/day. Our users have found Jeep Avenger hires at London Gatwick Airport for as low as $50/day and Citroen C3 Aircross hires for as low as $60/day.

What car hire company has the Nissan Juke at London Gatwick Airport?

If you’re interested in hiring the Nissan Juke at London Gatwick Airport, then Alamo is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hire). Nissan Juke hire at London Gatwick Airport from Alamo is $90 per day on average.

Cheap Car Hire at London Gatwick Airport from just $24

Looking for cheap car hire deals at London Gatwick Airport? Search right here on momondo!

Driver's age: 26-65

Discover deals from car hire companies in 70,000+ locations with momondo.

Best deals found for London Gatwick Airport car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars at London Gatwick Airport

Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$32/day

4 May - 11 May

See offer

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$36/day

8 May - 22 May

See offer

Mitsubishi Eclipse

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

2-door vehicles

$37/day

4 May - 11 May

See offer

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$34/day

6 May - 27 May

See offer

Hyundai i20

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$26/day

4 May - 11 May

See offer

Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$24/day

11 May - 18 May

See offer

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

8 May - 22 May

See offer

Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$26/day

11 May - 25 May

See offer

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Premium

Up to 5 passengers

$56/day

4 May - 18 May

See offer

Car hire insight and trends in London Gatwick Airport

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in London Gatwick Airport

Prices

Companies

Other Information

When is the best time to hire a car at Gatwick Airport?

13 days ahead of your pick-up date is the best time to hire a car at Gatwick Airport. Car hire prices are $25 per day when booking this far ahead. Average weekend hire prices at Gatwick Airport are $72 per day and average weekday rates are $38 per day. We’ve found that January is the best time of year to find cheap hire cars at Gatwick Airport. $30 per day is the average price to hire a car in January.

London Gatwick Airport car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire at London Gatwick Airport that's right for you

	Small cars	$47 - $78
	All Car Types	$55 - $127

The average price of a small car hire in London Gatwick Airport is $39. The cheapest time to hire a small car in London Gatwick Airport is in April. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $47 per day. A small car rental is typically 41% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in London Gatwick Airport is $57. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in London Gatwick Airport is in May. The price is 4% lower than the rest of the year at just $56 per day. A medium car rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a large car hire in London Gatwick Airport is $67. The cheapest time to hire a large car in London Gatwick Airport is in April. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just $100 per day. A large car rental is typically 3% more expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in London Gatwick Airport is $61. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in London Gatwick Airport is in April. The price is 4% lower than the rest of the year at just $59 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$24/day

11 May - 18 May

See offer

Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$26/day

11 May - 25 May

See offer

London Gatwick Airport car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers at London Gatwick Airport

DRIVALIA

3 locations

Check prices

Overview

Budget

7.4

Good

11 reviews•1 location

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jan 2024

The didn’t accept to take the car and i stay another 5 hours in the airport to rent the car from another company and i send the email from first day is 16th of January tell now i dont have any answers Please kindly to confirm with them to refund my full amount Thanks

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

We landed in the North Terminal in Gatwick and had to walk for miles to pick up our car in the South Terminal. Other than that, car was great and service was excellent.

8.0

Very Good|June 2022

Car due for us needed a service, but after short delay, alternative was found on a busy day for them (rail strike). Courteous and option to return to north terminal without surcharge. Great.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

Car rental desk was closed at the terminal I landed at. I had to catch a train to the other terminal which took about half an hour. Staff got confused sorting out the rental because it was priced in US dollars, but I was renting the car in England and paying in New Zealand dollars. That took two people about another half hour. The car I rented had an issue with the gearbox making it difficult to engage first gear sometimes, even though it only had 36,000 miles on the clock. When I returned the car there was no one at the yard to receive it. Another customer turned up at the same time and both of us spent about ten minutes trying to find staff members to take the keys and sign off the returns. Eventually, two mechanics came back to the workshop and told us we had to walk to the rental office to return the keys. Walking there and dealing with that took another ten minutes. I will not rent with Budget from Gatwick again. The price was also outrageous. I could have bought a small car for that amount.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Very good value for money, quick efficient service, was just really quite pleased overal.

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Check prices

Overview

Europcar

6.1

Okay

14 reviews•2 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Difficult to think of all was great

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Check in and out we’re easy and staff was friendly. We were given an “upgrade” from the car we ordered and ended up wishing we’d just gotten the car we ordered since the “upgrade” was much bigger and harder to drive. Additionally, after our drop off in Glasgow, they charged us a large “refueling” fee even though we left the gas tank almost full. So dishonest.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

On our way to drop off the in-car satnav took us the wrong way On our pick up on Saturday morning the guy was all by himself and very busy. It took a bit longer than expected but it totally wasn’t his fault

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

The gentleman at the pick up was rude and arrogant. I have rented often from Europcar in Britain and have never had such rude service. I arrived early for the pick up and was made to wait 2 hours for a car which was already on the lot and unclean. He kept requesting that I upgrade my insurance or provide, by snail mail, a copy of my insurance policy or I would not be allowed to drive the car off the lot. I might add, he did indeed have a waiver form on site for this situation. He blatantly accused myself and daughter of being racist for not wanting to deal with him when my 2 hour penalty for being early was expired - simply did not want to aggravate an already horrid experience. I asked for a supervisor and was told he was the supervisor. The car return was easy and very pleasant.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

Picking up the vehicle in Gatwick was easy. What wasn't great was being told the vehicle had no insurance just the rental cost was done with Kayak. I had to pay nearly the same price as the rental for the insurance before they would let me leave with the vehicle. The vehicle was an older car 2019 with marks and scratches all over it. Near bald worn-out tires on the front and what sounded like metal to metal (brake pads worn out) on the front brakes. Having to stop right away after pick up and fill it with windshield washer fluid shows that they hadn't even looked at it before sending it straight out on another rental. I won't be using Europcar again.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

great customer service from eurostar

1 out of 5

keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

1 review•6 locations

Check prices

Overview

Avis

6.0

Okay

3 reviews•1 location

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

Excessive overcharging. Additional charges for location pick up, spurious taxes and 3 times normal fuel charges. I would not use them again at Gatwick airport.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

I'd 100% use avis again. Very easy pick up and drop off. Car was perfect. Price for the week hire was very reasonable.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

I had to cancel and the company refused. I didn't use the vehicle and I still lost £62.00.

1 out of 1

Easirent

5.4

Fair

6 reviews•3 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

How can a car rental charge UKP 1400 extra for compulsory insurance???? It doesn’t cost that much to insure my own car for a whole year or two or even three years. Disgusting.

4.0

Mediocre|July 2022

The rep that set us up was nice Everything could have been better, The vehicle had maintenance issues, The child car seat was more of a hazard than it was safe. The cost tripled on pick up

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2022

Easy pick up and drop off, insurance was crazy amount, as I had the car for 34 days I had to get their insurance and I could have bought a second hand car and insured it for less.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Friendly helpful staff, great clean car

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Very easy pickup process. Slight confusion at return since they were in the process of moving to a new location. Should be better in future as they are now at the terminal rather than offsite.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2022

Problematic drop off

1 out of 2

Hertz

4.8

Mediocre

4 reviews•2 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|July 2022

Hertz took my reservation for a pickup in Gatwick airport at 9pm and when I arrived at 8:30pm the entire operation was CLOSED FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!! This forced me to go to another rental agency and pay 4 times the money because I had no other alternative. Absolute lunacy.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2022

Signage for car rental return is poor, but this would be largely the responsibility of the airport

1 out of 2

Car hire at London Gatwick Airport

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car at London Gatwick Airport so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in London Gatwick Airport?

Prices for cars in London Gatwick Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in London Gatwick Airport?

The number of operators available for cars in London Gatwick Airport is 50 as of April 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in London Gatwick Airport?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including London Gatwick Airport. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in London Gatwick Airport?

To hire a car in London Gatwick Airport, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in London Gatwick Airport?

momondo finds and compares thousands of car hire websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car hire in London Gatwick Airport. Finding a car hire is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in London Gatwick Airport?

momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in London Gatwick Airport by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Does momondo show car hire deals in London Gatwick Airport with free cancellation?

Yes, whether it is for cars in London Gatwick Airport or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.