Rental cars insight and trends in London Gatwick Airport
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When is the best time to rent a car at Gatwick Airport?
According to our data, the best time to rent a car at Gatwick Airport is 13 days ahead of your pick-up date when prices are $16/day on average. In the past year, momondo users found that weekend rental car prices at Gatwick Airport were $46/day and weekday prices were $24/day. Consider renting a car in January (the cheapest month), when car rental deals are $19/day on average.
What is the best car rental company at Gatwick Airport?
Gatwick Airport’s best car rental company is Budget according to 14 momondo reviewers, who rated it a 7.4 on average. In the past year, 92% of those who rented a car at Gatwick Airport chose Budget. Europcar is another reputable rental car company, with a rating of 6.3 from 19 reviewers. 7 reviewers chose to rent a car from Sixt, and rated their experience a 6.2 on average.
What car do most people rent at London Gatwick Airport?
For an average of $47/day (and as low as $21/day), MG ZS rentals at London Gatwick Airport are the most popular car among our users. Renting the Vauxhall Crossland at London Gatwick Airport for $32/day on average ($18/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.
What is the most popular car type to rent at Gatwick Airport?
According to our users, Compact cars are the most popular type of car to rent at Gatwick Airport. 31% of users looking to rent a car at Gatwick Airport searched for this type of vehicle in the past year. Budget is the most popular rental car company that has Compact cars available. momondo users have found prices for Compact cars for as low as $54 per day from Budget. The Nissan Juke and the Peugeot 2008 are both popular car models if you plan to rent one of the Compact vehicles at Gatwick Airport.
London Gatwick Airport car rental deals found on momondo
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Small cars
$20 - $66
All Car Types
$42 - $106
The average price of a small car rental in London Gatwick Airport is $36. The cheapest time to rent a small car in London Gatwick Airport is in January. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just $20 per day. A small car rental is typically 47% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental 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 rental car. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in London Gatwick Airport is $78. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in London Gatwick Airport is in May. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just $50 per day. A medium car rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental 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 rental car. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in London Gatwick Airport is $40. The cheapest time to rent a large car in London Gatwick Airport is in May. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $47 per day. A large car rental is typically 39% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental 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 rental car. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in London Gatwick Airport is $64. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in London Gatwick Airport is in September. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just $40 per day. A SUV rental is typically 5% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental 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 rental car. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
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|Jun 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.
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
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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.
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|Jul 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
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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
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Car rental at London Gatwick Airport
Learn everything there is to know about renting 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 were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in London Gatwick Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 50 operators available to choose from for cars in London Gatwick Airport.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in London Gatwick Airport?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including London Gatwick Airport. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in London Gatwick Airport?
When renting a car in London Gatwick Airport, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in London Gatwick Airport?
You should use momondo to book a car rental in London Gatwick Airport because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car rental prices and policies from thousands of car rental websites.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in London Gatwick Airport?
By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car rental in London Gatwick Airport easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.
Does momondo show car rental deals in London Gatwick Airport with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car rental deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car rental searches on momondo including those for cars in London Gatwick Airport.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in London Gatwick Airport on momondo?
Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for rental cars in London Gatwick Airport on momondo.
Can I find a car rental in London Gatwick Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car rental locations including London Gatwick Airport.
Can I search for rental cars in London Gatwick Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car rentals in London Gatwick Airport.
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