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- Standard Taxis: up to 3 passengers with luggage.
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Gatwick Airport at a glance
- Airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Location: West Sussex, ~28 miles south of Central London. North Terminal postcode: RH6 0PJ
- Terminals: 2 (North Terminal, South Terminal), connected by a free 24-hour inter-terminal shuttle (~2 mins)
- Taxi prices from: £17
- Taxi prices up to: £70
- Average 6-mile journey: £27.72
- Meet and Greet: Included with all airport bookings
- Flight monitoring: Yes - driver adjusts pickup for delays
- Free cancellation: Yes
- Drop-off charge: £10 for up to 10 mins, then £1 per 10-min period (60-min max) - raised from £7 on 6 January 2026
- Nearest rail: Gatwick Airport Station (directly below the South Terminal), served by the Gatwick Express, Thameslink, and Southern
- Distance to Central London: ~30 miles / ~1 hour 15 minutes - 2 hours
Gatwick Airport Taxis and Transfers
Compare prices from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators for Gatwick Airport (LGW) taxis. Located in West Sussex, around 30 miles south of Central London, Gatwick is the UK’s second-busiest airport and the busiest single-runway airport in the world. Book online for a reliable ride, Meet and Greet service, and free waiting time for flight delays.
Key Travel Info:
Nearest London airports: Heathrow Airport (38 miles) and London City Airport (45 miles).
Nearest rail: Gatwick Airport Station, directly below the South Terminal, with the Gatwick Express to London Victoria in approximately 30 minutes. Also served by Thameslink (to London Bridge, St Pancras, and Luton) and Southern (to Brighton and the south coast).
Road access: M23 (Junction 9) connecting to the M25 for routes across the UK; A23 for the direct route to Brighton and the south coast.
Drop-off charge: £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per additional 10-minute period (60-minute max), raised from £7 on 6 January 2026. Pre-booked minicabit taxis handle the drop-off as part of the fixed fare – no surprise charges at the airport.
Driving Times to Major Cities:
Central London: ~1 hour 15 minutes – 2 hours (30 miles).
Brighton: ~35 – 50 minutes (28 miles).
Chichester: ~1 hour – 1 hour 25 minutes (45 miles).
Portsmouth: ~1 hour 15 minutes – 1 hour 45 minutes (61 miles).
Oxford: ~1 hour 30 minutes – 2 hours 10 minutes (86 miles).
Whether it is a summer charter from the South Terminal or a hop down the A23 to Brighton, your Gatwick Airport fare is locked in the moment you book – no surge, no meter.
Popular local routes to and from Gatwick Airport
Get a Ride That Fits Your Needs
Book a Gatwick Airport taxi for seamless transfers to and from either terminal. Gatwick Airport has two terminals (North and South) connected by a free 24-hour shuttle - select your terminal at booking and your driver will be waiting inside the Arrivals hall with a name board.
Skip the guesswork on vehicle size: add your luggage items, child seat requirements, and any additional stops to your booking, and our system suggests the right-sized vehicle for the trip. Compare quotes by price, eco-friendliness, or car type before you book.
Gatwick Airport’s traffic is dominated by leisure travel: families heading off on package holidays, couples on city breaks, and groups bound for the south coast. An 8-seater taxi often suits groups travelling together, while estates handle the extra luggage that comes with longer trips. For journeys to other parts of the city, check out our London taxi options.
For more details about visiting the airport, see Gatwick Airport’s visitor guide (opens in a new tab).
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7 Seater to Gatwick Airport
Need a 7 seater taxi to Gatwick Airport? minicabit lets you enter your passenger numbers, luggage items and pickup details, then instantly compare fixed-price quotes from licensed Private Hire Operators. For larger families or small groups, the platform can show suitable larger vehicles where available, helping you find a Gatwick Airport taxi with enough room for passengers, suitcases and hand luggage.
12 Seater to Gatwick Airport
For bigger groups travelling to or from Gatwick Airport, a 12 seater taxi can be a practical option for keeping everyone in one vehicle. When booking through minicabit, add your passenger numbers and luggage so the platform can suggest an appropriately sized vehicle, including minibus options where available. This is likely to be useful for family holidays, group trips, business travel and airport transfers with multiple suitcases.
Your Gatwick Airport Pickup Experience
When you book an airport pickup through minicabit, every booking includes our Meet and Greet service as standard – at no extra charge. This is what makes a pre-booked minicabit transfer different from hailing a ride through an app.
How Meet and Greet Works at Gatwick Airport
Your driver arrives at the airport for the pickup time you have set. They monitor your flight in real time and adjust their arrival if your flight is early or delayed. Once you land and exit to the Arrivals area, your driver will be waiting inside the terminal at the agreed pickup point, holding a name board. Gatwick Airport has two terminals – North and South – so your driver goes to the terminal you selected at booking; if your airline switches, the free 24-hour shuttle connects the two in around 2 minutes.
There is no searching for a car in a pickup zone, no phone calls to coordinate, and no surge pricing because your flight landed at a busy time. Your price was fixed when you booked.
What Is Included with every Gatwick Airport Pickup
- Only highly rated ‘Airport Approved’ cab operators who meet service standards specific to airport work
- Named driver waiting inside Arrivals with a name board
- Trip monitored in real time – if anything changes, a replacement cab is reassigned at no extra cost
- Live flight tracking – your driver adjusts automatically if your flight is early or delayed
- Up to 45 minutes of free waiting time from your flight’s actual landing time
- Fixed price confirmed at booking – no surge, no meter, no surprises
- Free cancellation before your driver’s dispatch time
How this compares to ride-hailing apps
minicabit Meet and Greet (included, no extra fee):
- Driver pre-assigned and at the airport for your pickup time
- Waiting inside the terminal in Arrivals
- Holding a name board
- Fixed price locked in at booking
- 45 min free waiting from your flight’s landing time
Ride-hailing apps (surge applies):
- Driver allocated after your request from Arrivals
- Meet outside in the forecourt or designated pickup zone – often in a car park
- Pin drop in pickup area – no name board
- Surge pricing during peak landing windows
- Waiting fees if you’re slow through baggage reclaim
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Gatwick Airport Drop-Off Charge
Gatwick Airport charges for using the terminal forecourt drop-off zones at both the North Terminal and the South Terminal. The system uses barrierless ANPR cameras – there is no barrier and no option to pay on arrival. Payment must be made online by midnight the following day.
Current Charges (from 6 January 2026)
- £10 for up to 10 minutes (raised from £7 on 6 January 2026 – a 43% increase)
- £1 per additional 10-minute period, up to a 60-minute maximum stay
- Applies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at both North and South Terminals
- £100 Parking Charge Notice for non-payment (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days)
- Free alternative: Long Stay car parks offer free drop-off, with a free shuttle bus to the terminals (around 10-15 minutes)
When you pre-book a Gatwick Airport taxi through minicabit, your Private Hire Operator handles the drop-off charge as part of the fixed fare. There are no surprise charges on arrival – the price you see at booking is the price you pay.
Gatwick Airport Pickup and Drop-Off Guide
Gatwick Airport has two terminals (North and South) connected by a free 24-hour inter-terminal shuttle train (around 2 minutes). North Terminal postcode: RH6 0PJ. Always select your specific terminal at booking.
Pickup (Arrivals):
Your pre-booked driver will meet you inside the Arrivals hall of your terminal (North or South) with a name board. minicabit’s Meet and Greet service is included with all Gatwick Airport bookings – your driver monitors your flight and adjusts the pickup time for delays.
Drop-off (Departures):
The terminal forecourt drop-off zones are directly outside the Departures level at both terminals. A drop-off charge of £10 applies for up to 10 minutes, with £1 per additional 10-minute period up to 60 minutes. Gatwick uses barrierless ANPR cameras – payment is made online by midnight the following day. When you book through minicabit, this charge is handled by your Cab operator as part of the fixed fare.
Parking alternative:
The Long Stay car parks at both terminals offer free drop-off, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal (around 10-15 minutes). This is useful if a driver needs to wait longer than the forecourt allows.
Public transport:
Gatwick Airport Station sits directly below the South Terminal, served by the Gatwick Express (30 minutes to London Victoria), Thameslink (to London Bridge, St Pancras, and Luton), and Southern (to Brighton and the south coast). Direct coach services also run from London Victoria and across the UK.
Popular station routes to and from Gatwick Airport
Average taxi prices in Gatwick airport
Average cost for a 6 mile journey in Gatwick Airport will cost £27.72
Book Your Taxi to Gatwick Airport with Ease
Travelling to or from Gatwick Airport? minicabit offers a dependable and stress-free way to book your airport transfer. Whether your trip is for business or leisure, our platform simplifies the process, letting you compare prices and book your ride in just a few clicks. With access to a network of licensed taxi operators, you can find the best option for your journey and enjoy a comfortable ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your pickup location and Gatwick Airport terminal in the booking form above. Select your cab pickup date, time, and number of passengers. minicabit’s comparison technology will show you quotes from multiple licensed Private Hire Operators - choose the one that suits your budget and vehicle preference. You can book up to 12 months in advance to lock in a fixed price.
Taxi prices to Gatwick Airport start from £17 depending on your pickup location. An airport transfer from Central London starts from £70, and from Brighton from £76. Prices are fixed at the time of booking with no surge pricing. Enter your route in the form above for an instant quote.
Gatwick has two terminals (North and South). Your airline determines which terminal you use, so check your booking confirmation before travelling. When booking your taxi through minicabit, select the correct terminal so your driver meets you in the right Arrivals hall. If you arrive at the wrong terminal, the free 24-hour inter-terminal shuttle takes around 2 minutes.
Yes. Gatwick Airport charges £10 for up to 10 minutes in the forecourt drop-off zones at both terminals, with £1 per additional 10-minute period up to a 60-minute maximum. The charge was raised from £7 on 6 January 2026. When you pre-book through minicabit, your Cab operator handles the drop-off charge as part of the fixed fare.
Your driver will wait inside the Arrivals hall of your specific terminal (North or South), holding a name board. minicabit’s Meet and Greet service is included with all Gatwick bookings at no extra charge. Your driver monitors your flight status and adjusts the pickup time if your flight is delayed.
Your driver monitors your flight for delays and adjusts the pickup time at Gatwick Airport to 30 minutes after the new landing time. For minor delays, this is handled automatically. For major delays, we recommend contacting your provider before your flight. minicabit includes free waiting time of up to 45 minutes for flight delays on airport pickups.
Yes. minicabit offers Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs). Select “Wheelchair Accessible” as your vehicle type when booking.
Yes. minicabit covers airport taxis between all London airports. Common cross-airport routes from Gatwick include Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport, Gatwick Airport to Stansted Airport, and Gatwick Airport to London City Airport. Enter both airports in the booking form for an instant quote.
Child seats can be requested in the ‘Additional info’ box when booking. Availability and if it is chargeable depends on the Cab operator, so we recommend confirming child seat requirements at the time of booking. Many of our Private Hire Operators carry a range of child seats suitable for different ages.
The two terminals are connected by a free inter-terminal shuttle train running 24 hours a day. The journey takes approximately 2 minutes. If you have booked a taxi and arrive at the wrong terminal, contact your driver or minicabit’s 24/7 support team to coordinate the pickup.
A pre-booked taxi from Gatwick Airport to Brighton starts from £76 and takes around 35 to 50 minutes door to door, covering 28 miles down the M23/A23. Your fare is fixed at booking, so a late-night arrival costs the same as a daytime one.
Yes. You can book a Gatwick Airport taxi for any time of day or night - flights at Gatwick cluster around early-morning and late-evening waves, and pre- booking means a driver is locked in for your exact pickup time with no surge pricing.
For convenience and door-to-door service, a pre-booked taxi is the most practical option - especially with luggage or when travelling in a group. Gatwick is also served by the Gatwick Express to London Victoria (30 minutes), Thameslink and Southern train services, and direct coach services from across the UK.
A taxi from Gatwick Airport to central London is a fixed price confirmed before you book. As a guide, Gatwick to Piccadilly Circus starts from around £89, to Paddington from around £83 and to Waterloo from around £82, with Notting Hill from around £86. Enter your exact route for an instant quote with no surge pricing.
A taxi from Gatwick Airport to Brighton starts from around £74 with minicabit, confirmed as a fixed price before you book. Gatwick to Brighton takes about 30 minutes by road (27 miles), making a pre-booked transfer a convenient alternative to the train with luggage.
A taxi between Gatwick and Heathrow airports starts from around £89 with minicabit, at a fixed price confirmed before you book. This is a popular cross-airport transfer for connecting flights, covering roughly 38 miles, and your driver tracks your flight in case of delays.
Yes. minicabit is an official booking partner for major UK airports and compares over 1,000 licensed cab operators, each independently rated by customers. Recent Gatwick customers highlight punctual, professional drivers, clean cars and good communication about where to meet — and you can read their reviews on the page before booking.
Gatwick Airport has a defined pick-up and drop-off zone located near the terminal entrances for quick access. With minicabit's meet & greet service your driver waits for you on arrival with up to 45 minutes of free waiting time, and tracks your flight so a delay doesn't cost you the booking.
Yes. minicabit lets you book up to an 8-seater for group or extra-luggage trips to Gatwick, alongside saloons, MPVs, Executive cars and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. Travelling as a group often works out cheaper than public transport, and you can add multiple stops to your booking.
A Gatwick airport transfer through minicabit is a fixed price confirmed at booking, with Meet and Greet at Arrivals, live flight tracking and up to 45 minutes’ free waiting time included. Gatwick Airport transfer prices to Gatwick Airport start from £17 depending on your pickup location. Enter your route in the form above to instantly compare quotes from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators.
There is no practical difference - an airport transfer is simply a pre-booked taxi journey to or from the airport. With minicabit, every Gatwick airport transfer is a fixed-price, pre-booked ride with a licensed Private Hire Operator, including Meet and Greet and flight monitoring, rather than a metered on-demand fare.
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