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Car rental at Gatwick Airport South Terminal
Our London Gatwick Airport car rental services can be easily located as soon as you land in the south of England. We offer a 24-hour vehicle drop-off, so you can return your hire car whenever suits you best.
The United Kingdom’s second largest airport, handling more than 45 million passengers every year, Gatwick Airport is a convenient springboard into London’s skyscraping architecture and vibrant culture. Its proximity to the major motorways that lead out of the buzzing English capital make Gatwick Airport a gateway into the quintessential British towns scattered throughout London’s leafy peripheries, as well as the pretty beaches along the south coast—including the spirited shores of Brighton.
Address & Contact Details
Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Surrey, RH60NP. Tel: 0344544600124-hour drop-off
Opening Times
Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Lost Property at Avis Gatwick Airport
Did you leave something behind in your hire vehicle? Our new lost property portal lets you search through items recently found at this location, and report any lost items.
You can also contact us on +44 (0)800 0148253 between the hours of 9am and 6pm.
Where to go near Gatwick
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Rent with Avis for Gatwick Airport car hire on your terms. Here's what to expect:
- Fully flexible car hire
Amend or cancel your booking for free should your plans change, and get a full refund.
- Price Promise
You'll always get our best prices when booking on this site, or we’ll refund the difference.
- Fully flexible car hire
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
Our Comprehensive Zero-Excess cover product means no need to pay or claim.
- Our safety pledge is our commitment to keeping you safe
We’ve partnered with Reckitt Benckiser, Columbia University and Hip Hop Public Health to ensure we take every step we can to maintain your safety.
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
- Avis Inclusive
Enjoy worry-free rental with our inclusive rental package. For one upfront price, get free Roadside Assistance Plus and zero-excess cover at a 25% discounted rate.
- Digital check-in
Get to your car quickly and safely with our digital check-in service. Reduce your time spent at the counter by providing your details in advance.
- Avis Inclusive
- Avis Preferred tier extensions
We’ve extended our Avis Preferred tier statuses for an additional year, so you won’t lose out on any of the benefits you’ve acquired over time.
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service with Avis Preferred. And with the Avis app, at our larger locations you can go straight to your car where they keys will be waiting.
- Avis Preferred tier extensions
Plan your journey from London Gatwick
Gatwick airport is located around 30 miles south of London. In your Avis hire car it’ll take you just over an hour to get into the capital, dependent on traffic. Add another 30 minutes if you’re aiming for central London. Scout London’s iconic landmarks—such as majestic Buckingham Palace, the contemporary 310m-high Shard and historic clock tower Big Ben or sail over London’s skyline in the London Eye to take in the lot.
Looking for something family friendly? London has a huge variety of museums and galleries, and most have permanent collections that are free to enter. The Natural History Museum is great for kids and offers unrivalled displays, including the impressive skeleton of Hope the Blue Whale suspended from the ceiling in Hinze Hall. Culture buffs should make a beeline for the British Museum, stacked with relics of bygone civilisations.
Succeeding the Bronze and Iron Age settlers who inhabited the banks of the River Thames around 3,000 years ago, it was the Roman Empire that first sowed the seeds of London’s refined and dynamic culture. Fast-forward a couple of millennia, and the metropolis’ reputation as leading design and world-class gastronomic hub precedes it. The story of the city's expansion can be seen in its architecture, from celebrated old buildings such as Big Ben and St Paul's to modern marvels, such as The Shard and Canary Wharf. Shop the achingly chic flagships along Bond Street, or the more purse-friendly Oxford Street, and chase your spree with something delicious from the thousands of eateries that punctuate the city.
There is so much to see and do in London. We’d particularly recommend spending some time in Greenwich, a delightful suburb in the south of London boasting the Cutty Sark, Greenwich University, the Maritime Museum and a fantastic bohemian market. If you’re looking to explore London by night, head to Soho where you’ll find great bars and clubs, and London’s bustling theatre district.
Londoners will tell you their city is the greatest city in the world and it’s hard to argue with them.
Where to go in South England
With a hire car from Gatwick Airport, the bohemian lanes of Brighton are just a 45-minute drive away. The colourful seaside town is fringed by pebble-strewn shores and dotted with characterful boutique stores and fun drinking dens. Sample battered cod and chips to aptly cap an experience here—or source the British classic from another of the coastal-hugging towns skirting the base of England. The chalky cliffs framing Kent’s attractive coves—including Botany Bay—and the grassy sand dunes rolling out around Sussex are within a comfortable driving distance.
Alternatively, for a glimpse of charming English countryside, there are plenty of historic strongholds easily accessed from Gatwick Airport. Enjoy panoramic views of the tumbling landscapes surrounding the picturesque town of Guildford from the top of the Great Tower, a remnant from the medieval Guildford Castle. Hikers can ramble across the verdant South Downs National Park, easily accessible from Winchester. A destination that’s renowned for its myths and legends, its grandiose medieval cathedral is where King Arthur’s famous round table stands.
With so much of England’s historic south to discover, hire a car with Avis from Gatwick Airport to access all of it.
Don't forget the London Congestion Charge
This hire station is not in the London Congestion Charge zone, but drivers entering central London must have permits when driving within the congestion zones between 7am and 10pm, 7 days a week (look out for the Congestion Charge signs). The charge is payable on a daily basis. The official site has maps and details on how to pay the charge.
Dartford Crossing
You will see notifications about a charge as you pass through the Dartford Crossing. You don’t need to do anything, or pay the fee in advance, as we will make the payment on your behalf. The crossing fee will be charged to the payment card registered to your rental within 14 days of the authority notifying us of the crossing, with no additional costs included.
Driving rules in United Kingdom
Which side of the road?In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
- There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road
Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.