Quick Summary
A taxi from Gatwick to a hotel near the airport costs from £12 for a short hop to a walking-distance hotel such as the Premier Inn at North Terminal, around £15 for a cross-terminal transfer to the Sofitel or Hilton, and £18–£22 to hotels in Crawley or Horley such as the Courtyard by Marriott or Holiday Inn Worth. These are short journeys of 0.5–5 miles. Several Gatwick hotels are connected directly to the terminals — Bloc Hotel and YotelAir sit inside South Terminal itself — so a taxi is rarely needed within the same terminal. A fixed-fare taxi with LondonAirport‑Taxi.com means meet-and-greet inside arrivals, real-time flight tracking, and door-to-door delivery. Rated 4.9/5 across 450+ reviews, available 24/7.
At-a-Glance Answer (Taxi to Gatwick Hotels by Terminal)
If you have an early flight, a late arrival or a long layover, a hotel near Gatwick Airport often makes the most sense — and a fixed-fare taxi straight to the door beats dragging luggage between terminal monorail and shuttle bus late at night. Because these hotels sit 0.5–5 miles from the terminals, fares are short-hop rates, not the £70 Central London fare. The cheapest options are walking-distance hotels (Premier Inn North, around £12 if a short ride is needed at all), terminal-connected hotels such as the Sofitel and Hilton (around £12–£15 for cross-terminal arrivals), and the Crawley/Horley cluster (Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Worth, Travelodge) at £18–£22. Each hotel is grouped below by its nearest terminal. For full pricing and the vehicle fleet, see our Gatwick taxi prices page.
Taxi from Gatwick to Hotels Near the Airport — Fares by Terminal
| Hotel | Nearest Terminal | Distance | Saloon Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc Hotel Gatwick | South (inside terminal) | 0 mi (landside) | No taxi needed |
| YotelAir London Gatwick | South (inside terminal) | 0 mi (landside) | No taxi needed |
| Hilton London Gatwick | South (covered walkway) | ~0.2 mi | £12 (cross-terminal) |
| Sofitel London Gatwick | North (covered walkway) | ~0.2 mi | £12 (cross-terminal) |
| Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick | North (covered walkway) | ~0.3 mi | £12 (cross-terminal) |
| Premier Inn Gatwick North Terminal | North (5-min walk) | ~0.1 mi | £12 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Gatwick | South (3-min shuttle) | ~1.5 mi | £15 |
| Holiday Inn London Gatwick Worth | South (Crawley area) | ~3 mi | £18 |
| Crowne Plaza Gatwick Crawley | South (Crawley area) | ~3 mi | £18 |
| Travelodge Gatwick (Crawley) | South (Crawley) | ~3.5 mi | £20 |
| Premier Inn Gatwick A23 Airport Way | North (Crawley) | ~2 mi | £15 |
| Hotels in Horley town centre | North (Horley) | ~2–3 mi | £18 |
Terminal-Connected Hotels — Walk, Do Not Taxi
Gatwick has the rare advantage of multiple hotels directly connected to the terminal buildings, meaning no taxi is needed at all if your flight uses the same terminal:
- Sofitel London Gatwick — 4-star, 518 rooms, connected to North Terminal by a covered walkway, about a 3-minute walk. Business meeting rooms, restaurants, gym.
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport — 4-star, 821 rooms, connected to South Terminal by a covered walkway, about a 3-minute walk. Garden Restaurant, Amy's Bar, fitness centre.
- Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick — 3-star, opened more recently, connected to North Terminal by covered walkway.
- Bloc Hotel Gatwick — compact 3-star, located inside South Terminal on the landside before security. King-size beds in efficient rooms — great for short stays and overnights.
- YotelAir London Gatwick — cabin-style accommodation inside South Terminal, minimum 4-hour bookings, ideal for long layovers and very early departures.
Within the same terminal, simply walk to your hotel via the signed covered walkway. The two terminals are linked by a free monorail running every 3 minutes — so even if your flight arrives at the opposite terminal to your hotel, you can use the monorail rather than a taxi. A taxi is only needed if you have heavy luggage, are travelling with children, or arrive when the monorail is briefly closed for maintenance.
Cross-Terminal Taxi Fares (When the Monorail Won't Do)
| Arrival Terminal | Hotel | Saloon Fare |
|---|---|---|
| North Terminal | Hilton London Gatwick (South) | £12 |
| North Terminal | Bloc Hotel (South) | £12 |
| North Terminal | YotelAir (South) | £12 |
| South Terminal | Sofitel London Gatwick (North) | £12 |
| South Terminal | Hampton by Hilton (North) | £12 |
| South Terminal | Premier Inn North Terminal | £12 |
| Either Terminal | Courtyard by Marriott | £15 |
| Either Terminal | Holiday Inn Worth / Crowne Plaza Crawley | £18 |
For travellers arriving with multiple suitcases or with children, a £12 taxi is far easier than wheeling luggage through the monorail platforms and station interchange. For overnight stays before an early flight, the saving from a cheaper out-of-airport hotel often more than covers the £15–£18 taxi fare to Crawley or Horley hotels.
The Crawley / Horley Hotel Cluster
For travellers who book outside the airport for cheaper rates, the towns of Crawley (south of Gatwick) and Horley (north) offer dozens of mid-range and budget hotels at significantly lower nightly rates than the terminal-connected options:
- Holiday Inn London Gatwick Worth — 3 miles south of Gatwick, popular for early-flight overnights with free shuttle. £18 by taxi from either terminal.
- Crowne Plaza London Gatwick — Crawley area, full conference and meeting facilities. £18.
- Travelodge Gatwick Central — Crawley, budget chain, free parking. £20.
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (A23 Airport Way) — 2 miles north, separate from the North Terminal Premier Inn. £15.
- Horley town centre B&Bs and budget hotels — Horley railway station has direct Gatwick Express connections, useful for cheap stopovers. £18.
All these hotels have free or paid parking, useful for travellers leaving cars during a holiday. Some offer "park-and-stay" packages combining the overnight room with up to 16 days of parking, often better value than booking the two separately.
What's Included & Waiting Time
Every fixed fare from Gatwick to a nearby hotel with LondonAirport‑Taxi.com includes:
- Meet-and-greet inside arrivals at North or South Terminal with a name board
- 30 minutes free waiting time from the moment you land
- Real-time flight monitoring — delayed flights covered at no extra cost
- Free child and baby seats on request via our taxi with baby seat service
- No night surcharge — the price you book is the price you pay, whatever time you arrive
For return journeys back to the terminal, note that Gatwick has a £10 drop-off fee — joint highest in the UK alongside Stansted. This is included automatically in your fixed return fare and there is nothing to pay at the airport. For a full UK comparison see our UK airport drop-off charges compared guide.
Booking a Taxi to a Gatwick Area Hotel — Practical Tips
- Book before you fly. Pre-booking guarantees the £12–£22 fixed fare regardless of weather, delays or surge demand.
- Provide the hotel name and terminal. Your driver will confirm at meet-and-greet and route accordingly.
- Tell us your arrival terminal. The driver will meet you at the correct exit — North or South Terminal arrivals hall.
- Free child seats on request. Just specify when booking.
- Larger groups. Use a 6-seater MPV (£15–£25 depending on hotel) or 8-seater minibus (£18–£30) — same short-hop bands, larger vehicle.
From Central London or Other Airports to Gatwick Hotels
If you are not arriving at Gatwick itself but are heading to a Gatwick-area hotel from elsewhere, full airport-to-airport or central London fares apply. From Heathrow it is £70, from Stansted £85, from Luton £80, from London City £70, and from central London around £70–£80 depending on hotel — much higher than the £12–£22 short-hop rates above. For these journeys, see our cheapest way Gatwick to London guide, or our other airport prices pages: Heathrow, Stansted, Luton.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to a hotel near the airport?
A taxi from Gatwick to a hotel near the airport costs from £12 for a short cross-terminal hop (for example arriving at North Terminal for a Hilton South Terminal booking), £15 for a hotel 1 to 2 miles away such as the Courtyard by Marriott, and £18 to £22 for hotels 3 to 5 miles away in Crawley or Horley like the Holiday Inn Worth or Crowne Plaza. These are short-hop fixed fares, much cheaper than the £70 central London fare. Several hotels including the Bloc and YotelAir are inside the South Terminal, requiring no taxi at all.
Which Gatwick hotels are connected directly to the terminal?
Five hotels are directly connected to Gatwick terminals. At North Terminal, the Sofitel London Gatwick (4-star, 518 rooms) and the Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick are accessed via covered walkways, both about a 3-minute walk. At South Terminal, the Hilton London Gatwick Airport (4-star, 821 rooms) is connected by a covered walkway. The Bloc Hotel and YotelAir London Gatwick are both located inside South Terminal itself on the landside, before security. The Premier Inn at North Terminal is across the road, about a 5-minute walk via a pavement.
Do I need a taxi between Gatwick North and South Terminals?
Usually no — Gatwick has a free monorail running between North and South Terminals every 3 minutes, taking about 2 minutes to cross. A taxi is only needed if the monorail is closed for engineering, if you have very heavy luggage that is difficult to manage on the monorail platforms, or if you prefer a private vehicle for any reason. A cross-terminal taxi costs £12 with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, fixed at booking. For most travellers, the monorail is the obvious choice for getting between terminals.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to the Sofitel or Hilton?
If you arrive at the same terminal as the Sofitel or Hilton, no taxi is needed — both hotels are accessed via covered walkways within 3 minutes. The Sofitel is connected to North Terminal, and the Hilton is connected to South Terminal. If you arrive at the opposite terminal and prefer not to use the free monorail, a cross-terminal taxi costs £12 fixed. The cheapest option is always to use the monorail, free of charge and running every 3 minutes.
What is the Bloc Hotel at Gatwick and where exactly is it?
Bloc Hotel Gatwick is a compact 3-star hotel located inside the South Terminal of London Gatwick Airport, on the landside before security. It offers efficient rooms with king-size beds, ideal for short overnight stays before an early flight or after a late arrival. Because it is inside the terminal itself, no taxi is needed at all from the South Terminal arrivals hall — it is a 2-minute walk. If you arrive at North Terminal, take the free monorail to South or, if preferred, a £12 taxi.
Can I get a taxi from Gatwick to Crawley or Horley?
Yes, Gatwick to Crawley or Horley is a typical short-hop taxi journey of 2 to 4 miles, costing £15 to £22 depending on the exact hotel. Crawley hotels like the Crowne Plaza Gatwick or Holiday Inn London Gatwick Worth are around £18 fixed. Horley town centre hotels and B and Bs are around £18. All fares are fixed at booking, include meet-and-greet inside arrivals, real-time flight tracking, and 30 minutes of free waiting time. Larger vehicles are available for groups at marginally higher fares.
Is a pre-booked taxi cheaper than the Hotel Hoppa shuttle at Gatwick?
Gatwick does not have a dedicated Hotel Hoppa equivalent in the same form as Heathrow. Some Crawley and Horley hotels run their own free shuttles for guests, though these are timetabled and often less convenient than a taxi for early or late flights. A taxi at £15 to £22 split between 2 to 4 travellers typically costs less per head than booking individual shuttle fares for guests who do not get the hotel's free service. Taxis also run 24/7 with no waiting for the next timetabled shuttle.
What is the Gatwick drop-off fee in 2026?
Gatwick charges a £10 drop-off fee at both North and South Terminals, the joint highest in the UK alongside Stansted. The fee is collected via barrierless ANPR cameras at the terminal forecourts. With LondonAirport-Taxi.com, this fee is automatically included in your fixed return fare back to the terminal from any nearby hotel — there is nothing to pay separately at the airport. Heathrow's drop-off is £7 plus a strict £80 fine for overstays, and Luton is £7. For full comparison see our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
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Summary: Booking a Taxi to a Gatwick Area Hotel
A taxi from Gatwick to a nearby hotel costs from £12 for walking-distance and cross-terminal hops, £15 for short shuttle-distance hotels like the Courtyard by Marriott, and £18–£22 for the Crawley and Horley cluster including the Holiday Inn Worth, Crowne Plaza and Travelodge. Several hotels — the Bloc Hotel and YotelAir inside South Terminal, plus the connected Sofitel, Hilton and Hampton by Hilton — require no taxi at all when arriving at the matching terminal. LondonAirport‑Taxi.com is licensed, rated 4.9/5 across 450+ reviews, and runs 24/7 from North and South Terminals with meet-and-greet, flight tracking and 30 minutes free waiting. For getting into central London proper rather than an area hotel, see our cheapest way Gatwick to London guide. Book your Gatwick hotel-area taxi online now for an instant fixed-price quote.
