Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport Taxi – Fixed Fare from £123
Fixed-price Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport transfers, 24/7, with a TfL-licensed driver.
Leaving the Strand Palace for a flight from Gatwick? Your driver pulls up outside the hotel's main entrance on the Strand, directly opposite The Savoy, loads your cases and takes you door to terminal. It's about 30 miles and usually 70 to 100 minutes, at a fixed price agreed when you book: £123 in a saloon, £138 in an MPV, £168 in an 8-seater. The price does not move for traffic, rain or a 4 am pickup.
Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport fares by vehicle
Every price below is per car, not per person, and includes a free 15-minute wait at the hotel.
| Vehicle | Typical car | Capacity | Fixed fare, each way | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-seat MPV | Ford Galaxy, VW Sharan or similar | Up to 5 passengers, 5 large + 3 cabin cases | £138 | Most requested for Gatwick: families and couples with big holiday cases |
| Saloon | Toyota Prius, Skoda Octavia or similar | Up to 3 passengers, 2 large + 2 cabin cases | £123 | Solo travellers and couples packing light |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class or similar | Up to 3 passengers, 2 large + 2 cabin cases | £153 | Business trips, honeymoons, anniversary stays |
| 8-seater | Mercedes Vito / V-Class or similar | Up to 8 passengers, 8 large + 8 cabin cases | £168 | Groups, extended families, wedding parties, theatre groups |
Fares from the Rushxo booking engine for central London (WC2), checked 2026-09-30. Get your exact quote in the form above; it's instant.
Which car do you need for Gatwick: saloon, MPV, Executive or 8-seater?
Gatwick is mostly long-haul and holiday flights, so bigger suitcases, ski bags and pushchairs are common. That's why the 7-seat MPV (£138) is the car we recommend most on this route: a saloon boot takes two large cases, and families heading to Gatwick usually have four or more. Couples with two cases are fine in a saloon (£123). Groups of six to eight, or anyone with golf bags, skis or a buggy plus cases, should take the 8-seater Mercedes Vito/V-Class (£168). For business trips or a special stay, the Executive Mercedes (£153) is a step up in comfort.
- 1–3 passengers, cabin bags or 2 cases: Saloon
- 4–5 passengers, or 3+ large cases: 7-seat MPV
- 6–8 passengers, skis, golf bags or buggies: 8-seater Mercedes Vito / V-Class
- Business or a special occasion: Executive Mercedes E-Class
How your Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport transfer works
- BookEnter the Strand Palace and Gatwick (your terminal if you know it) and pick your car. You get a fixed price straight away.
- PickupYour driver is outside the main Strand entrance at the booked time. Their name, car and number plate come by text, and 15 minutes' waiting is free.
- DriveThe usual route is the A3212 along the Embankment, through Vauxhall and Brixton, then the A23 and M23 to Gatwick. Drivers check live traffic before setting off and adjust the pickup time with you if a road is closed.
- Drop-offStraight to the North or South Terminal departures. No Tube changes with luggage, no platform stairs.
When to book your pickup
For a Gatwick departure, most guests book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and 3.5 to 4 hours before a long-haul one. That covers the drive plus traffic on the Embankment or through North London. For flights before 8 am, a 4 or 5 am pickup is normal and costs the same.
Taxi vs train vs black cab: Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport
Train: the rail option is Thameslink from City Thameslink or Blackfriars (around a 15-minute walk from the hotel with luggage), or the Gatwick Express from Victoria, which means a Tube or taxi to Victoria first. It works if you're travelling light, but with suitcases the walk and changes add up. Gatwick's forecourt drop-off charge went up to £10 in January 2026, one more reason a door-to-door fixed fare adds up for families.
Black cab: a metered black cab between Covent Garden and Gatwick often costs well above a fixed private-hire fare, and the meter keeps running in traffic.
Rushxo: one fixed price per car, not per person. For a family of four, the MPV fare usually works out cheaper than four train tickets plus the extra transfers.
About the Strand Palace Hotel
The Strand Palace is a large, long-established hotel at 372 Strand, WC2R 0JJ, on the edge of Covent Garden and directly opposite The Savoy. Charing Cross and Embankment stations, Trafalgar Square, the Royal Opera House and the Lyceum, Adelphi and Savoy theatres are all a short walk away, which is why it's so popular with theatre-goers, families and groups. The Strand itself is busy, with bus lanes and a steady stream of traffic; a pre-booked car that pulls up at the door saves hauling bags to the Tube or hunting for a cab at the kerb.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport?
Rushxo fixed fares are £123 in a saloon, £138 in a 7-seat MPV, £153 in an Executive car and £168 in an 8-seater, per car, each way. Book a return at the same time and save 5%.
How long does it take to get from Strand Palace Hotel to Gatwick Airport?
It's about 30 miles. Allow 70 to 100 minutes depending on the time of day; early mornings and late evenings are quickest.
What is the best car for Gatwick from the Strand Palace?
A 7-seat MPV for families or anyone with more than two large suitcases, a saloon for one to three people travelling light, and an 8-seater Mercedes Vito/V-Class for groups up to eight.
Is the price fixed, even at night or in traffic?
Yes. The fare is agreed when you book and does not change for traffic, weather, time of day or demand. There is no surge pricing.
Where does the driver pick up at the Strand Palace Hotel?
Outside the hotel's main entrance at 372 Strand, WC2R 0JJ, opposite The Savoy. If you're running late, message the driver; the first 15 minutes of waiting are free.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, child and booster seats are available on request at no extra cost. Add the ages of the children when you book.
Can I book the return trip from Gatwick back to the Strand Palace?
Yes. Book both journeys together and save 5%. See the return page linked below for the arrivals details.