Get a Taxi to Gatwick Airport

The price of a Gatwick taxi can vary based on which taxi you decide to use, time of day and how long your journey takes.

As a guide, a standard taxi to Central London may cost anything between £60 and £100, licensed taxis and minicabs don’t have to pay the congestion charge so it shouldn’t affect your journey, but it could be worth double-checking this with the taxi company.

It will take around an hour to get there, although depending on traffic conditions and the time of day it can often be much longer. It’s often cheaper to book your airport taxi online as many companies offer online prebook discounts.

Will there be any extra costs after I book? Most taxi companies operating at Gatwick Airport work on a quoted fare system, avoiding nasty surprises at times of heavy traffic and will accept either cash or credit card, whilst many also offer account facilities, with invoices issued periodically or when the credit limit is reached.

Do taxis provide child seats? Yes, in most cases, taxis can be pre-booked online and requests made for child seats or swivel seats for passengers with impaired mobility. Whether booking by phone or by internet, you will be asked for your flight details so that the driver can check for delays before setting off.

The main difference between a taxi and a minicab is that taxis can be hailed without prior booking and minicabs cannot.

Both have to be licensed but a minicab does not have a meter like a taxi and so it is important that you know what you are likely to pay before setting off. It is advisable not to get into a minicab where the driver is touting for customers as this is illegal.

Minicab taxi services should be pre-booked by the passenger in contrast to the typical black London cab which can be flagged down from anywhere within the city. Taxis or ‘London Cabs’ can still be pre-booked but are able to pick up flaggable fares as well.

Taxi ranks at Gatwick are found outside the arrivals hall at both North and South terminals:

• North Terminal – Arrivals ground floor, take the exit to long term car parks, near the lifts and special assistance help point.
• South Terminal – Arrivals level 2, take exit to long and short stay car parks, just past cash machines and Moneycorp Bureau De Change.

Please bear in mind that at very busy times you may have to wait a while for a taxi, to avoid disappointment we recommend using one of the many taxi companies at the top of this page. By pre-booking, you may also save money!

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Distance from Gatwick Airport: 28 miles & 1 hour by car