Your driver is waiting with a name board the moment you come through customs into arrivals – not in a car park, not on the phone. We track the flight, so a late landing costs you nothing, and the first 60 minutes after the plane lands are free waiting time. Luggage trolleys, a child seat, a wheelchair-friendly car: tell us when you book and it is ready.
SIM card and money on the way. Still carrying your own currency? That is fine: every car takes cards and contactless, so you need no pounds in hand for the journey. If you want a UK SIM or some cash, say so and your driver will point you to the kiosks in arrivals (SIM cards: WHSmith and Sim Local in both terminals’ arrivals; currency: Travelex / Moneycorp desks landside in North and South) or, usually cheaper, stop at a supermarket, Post Office or bank on the route. Our local drivers know where the fair rates and the working cash machines are – trust them to sort it in minutes.
Disabled-friendly arrival. Special assistance: Book via airline at least 48h ahead; Assisted Travel receptions at drop-off points, help points at bus stops, entrances, Short Stay car parks, check-in, pre-security and departure lounge; Eagle Hoist with 24h notice. Step-free: Most gates via airbridges; Ambulift where stairs; lifts to station platforms; Premium car parks same-level access. Guide & assistance dogs: Only assistance dogs allowed in terminals; notify airline 48h; Service Animal Spend Area via the Assisted Travel team. Pets: Dogs flying must meet the PETS scheme. Airport accessibility page Our driver meets you at the assistance desk if you prefer, carries folding wheelchairs and walkers free, and assistance dogs always travel with you at no charge.
Our drivers get asked for these every day, so here is the shortlist we give in the car. Prices are from the venues’ own menus and booking sites (seen October 2026); tap the Google Maps link for photos, today’s menu and star ratings. Want a stop on the way? Say so when you book and the driver will wait.
Fish & chips
Sunday roast
English breakfast
Afternoon tea
Pies
British pale ale
Vegan & vegetarian
Souvenirs & British brands
Tipping: 10–12.5%% service is often added in restaurants, never in pubs or chippies. Most places take cards; a few old caffs and Sam Smith’s pubs are cash-only. Vegan and gluten-free options are marked on almost every London menu – just ask. The airport shops sell the same tea tins and biscuits at 2–3 times the supermarket price, so buy souvenirs in town.
Full list with prices: London food & shopping guide.
How much does a taxi to Gatwick cost? It's the first question most travellers ask, and the answer depends on where you're travelling from, your vehicle, and whether the fare is fixed or metered. This guide explains Gatwick taxi costs clearly — what a fixed-price transfer costs from various areas, what affects the price, and why fixed beats the meter.
A Gatwick taxi fare comes down to a few clear factors: the distance from your pickup to the airport, the vehicle size you need, and whether the price is fixed or on a meter. With a fixed-price transfer, distance and vehicle set a price that's agreed upfront and doesn't change — unlike a meter, which also varies with traffic and time. Knowing these factors helps you understand and compare quotes.
The main factor — the further from Gatwick, the higher the fare. Central London differs from Surrey or Sussex.
Saloon (up to 4), MPV (up to 6) or V Class — larger vehicles cost a little more but split between more people.
A fixed fare is set upfront; a meter varies with traffic and time, so the final cost is uncertain.
Return trips typically save around 10% versus two one-ways.
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | V Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | £123 | £142 | £146 | £158 |
| Croydon | £63 | £75 | £78 | £85 |
| Brighton | £81 | £98 | £101 | £112 |
| Crawley | £46 | £58 | £58 | £69 |
| Guildford | £63 | £75 | £78 | £85 |
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | V Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | £222 | £256 | £262 | £284 |
| Croydon | £113 | £136 | £140 | £153 |
| Brighton | £145 | £177 | £182 | £201 |
| Crawley | £83 | £104 | £104 | £125 |
| Guildford | £113 | £136 | £140 | £153 |
Your exact fare depends on your postcode; these are typical examples. All fixed and agreed before travel. Saloon seats 4, MPV 6, V Class for groups.
When comparing the cost of getting to Gatwick, it helps to understand what a fixed-price transfer fare actually represents, because the headline number tells only part of the story and the certainty behind it carries real value. A fixed fare bundles the entire journey into one agreed price: the distance from your door to the terminal, a professional driver, a suitable vehicle, and crucially the guarantee that the figure will not move regardless of traffic, time of day or demand on the night. This is fundamentally different from a metered fare, where the final cost is unknown until you arrive and can climb alarmingly if you hit congestion, or an app-based fare that may surge to multiples of its base rate at busy times. The fixed price also compares favourably with the true cost of the alternatives once these are fully accounted for, such as parking charges that mount daily plus fuel and time, or multiple individual train tickets for a group plus the onward journey from the station. Viewed this way, the fixed transfer fare is not just a price but a form of certainty and convenience, letting you budget precisely, avoid nasty surprises, and enjoy door-to-door service, which for many travellers, especially families, groups and those catching early flights, represents genuine value rather than simply an expense.
A: From central London, around £123 in a saloon as a fixed fare; more for larger vehicles. Your postcode sets the exact price.
A: It's certain — and in traffic, very often cheaper, since a meter keeps charging while you're stuck.
A: A little, but they split between more passengers, so per-person they're often better value for groups.
A: Book return, right-size the vehicle, split as a group, and book ahead to lock the fixed fare.
A Gatwick taxi's cost comes down to distance, vehicle and whether it's fixed or metered. A fixed-price transfer sets the fare upfront — no meter uncertainty, no surge — with return trips and group splitting offering the best value. Check your postcode fare and book ahead.
Fixed price, agreed upfront — no meter, no surprises.
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