HailGatwick is the UK's second-busiest airport, about 28 miles south of central London, which makes it one of the longest and most expensive airport runs if you get caught out by a surge-priced rank or a missed last train. Book a Gatwick Airport taxi in advance instead and the whole trip is settled before you fly: a fixed price, a driver tracking your flight, and someone waiting at arrivals whichever terminal you land at. This guide covers Gatwick Airport taxi prices to central London and popular areas across the capital, North vs South Terminal pickup, and how a taxi from Gatwick Airport compares with the train.
Gatwick Airport taxi prices: fixed fares to popular destinations
These are typical fixed fares for a Standard taxi (up to 4 passengers, 2 bags), including the Gatwick set-down/pick-up fee. Your exact quote for your address and time is shown instantly before you book, and it is the price you pay — it does not move with traffic, demand or how long the journey actually takes.
- Gatwick Airport to central London (Trafalgar Square area): from around £116
- Gatwick Airport to Victoria: from around £112
- Gatwick Airport to Westminster: from around £113
- Gatwick Airport to Holland Park: from around £116
- Gatwick Airport to London Bridge / Tower Bridge: from around £117
- Gatwick Airport to Covent Garden / Piccadilly: from around £118
- Gatwick Airport to Marylebone: from around £120
- Gatwick Airport to Regent's Park / Primrose Hill / Camden: from around £125
- Gatwick Airport to Richmond: from around £104
- Gatwick Airport to ExCeL London / Docklands: from around £123
- Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport: from around £123
- Gatwick Airport to London City Airport: from around £127
Travelling as a group or with a lot of luggage? A 6-Seater Estate or 8-Seater Minibus often works out cheaper per person than booking two Standard cars. For a step up in comfort on a client pickup or airport run, choose an Executive, SUV or Luxury car — see our guide to Standard vs Executive taxis if you're not sure which to pick. You can get a live, address-specific quote any time on our Gatwick to central London page or directly on the booking page.
Gatwick North Terminal and South Terminal: where your driver meets you
Gatwick has two terminals — North and South — connected by a free shuttle transit, but they have entirely separate arrivals halls, so getting the right one matters.
- South Terminal is the older and busier of the two, used by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and most long-haul and charter flights, with its own set-down and pick-up area right outside arrivals.
- North Terminal is used mainly by easyJet and a number of other short-haul carriers, with its own separate forecourt a short drive (or shuttle ride) from the South side.
Enter your terminal and flight number when you book, and we track your flight automatically, so your driver adjusts to your actual landing time and waits at the correct terminal — no guessing which side of the airport to walk to with your bags. Not sure which terminal your airline uses? Check Gatwick's own terminal and directions guide before you set off.
How long does a taxi from Gatwick Airport take?
Into central London, allow 60 to 100 minutes. The route runs up the M23 and then the A23, with the final few miles into London — particularly around Streatham, Brixton and the South Circular — where delays tend to build. Weekday rush hours and Friday early evenings are the slowest windows; late evening and early morning are consistently the fastest. Because your fare is fixed at booking, none of that variation changes what you pay — a 60-minute run and a 100-minute one in heavy traffic cost the same.
Gatwick Airport taxi vs Gatwick Express vs Southern/Thameslink
Taxi: door to door from your specific terminal to your specific address, one vehicle for the whole group and all the luggage, and a fixed price whatever time you land or however bad the traffic is. The only sensible option once trains have stopped running for the night, or if you're not heading anywhere near Victoria.
Gatwick Express: a non-stop service to Victoria in around 30 minutes, the fastest rail option if that's actually your destination, but it's a premium single-leg fare and Victoria still isn't your front door.
Southern and Thameslink trains: cheaper than the Express and run to a wider range of stations — London Bridge, Blackfriars, St Pancras and beyond — but slower, with more stops, and you're carrying bags through stations and changing onto a bus, tube or taxi at the other end.
Trains win on price for a solo traveller with light luggage heading near a mainline station in the daytime. A taxi wins for groups, heavy luggage, late or early flights, and anyone who wants one price and one vehicle from the terminal door to their own front door, wherever in London that is.
Dropping off at Gatwick: departures made simple
If you're heading to Gatwick for a flight rather than arriving, the same fixed-fare principle applies in reverse. Gatwick charges for its terminal drop-off and pick-up zones, and that fee is already built into your quoted price, so there's no separate charge to find at the barrier. As a general guide, aim to reach the terminal about three hours before a long-haul flight and two to three hours before a European or domestic flight, and add extra time at peak periods and school holidays when the M23 and the approach roads both get busier.
Why book a Gatwick Airport transfer with Hail A Taxi
- Fixed price: no surge, no meter, no surprise at the end of the ride.
- Flight tracking and meet & greet at your actual terminal, North or South.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
- Six vehicle classes, from a Standard taxi to an 8-seater minibus, Executive, SUV and Luxury cars.
- Any UK address or postcode as your destination, not just central London.
Get an instant fixed fare for your Gatwick Airport transfer, or read the answers below. First time comparing our vehicle classes? Our airport transfer checklist covers everything worth having ready before you land.
Gatwick Airport taxi: frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to central London?
A fixed-price Standard taxi from Gatwick to central London starts at around £116, and an Executive car is around £178. The exact price for your address and pickup time is shown before you book and does not change with traffic or demand.
Do you cover both Gatwick terminals?
Yes. Enter whether you're at the North or South Terminal and your flight number when you book. We track your flight, so your driver meets you at the correct terminal at your actual landing time, even if it changes.
Is there a charge to be picked up or dropped off at Gatwick?
Yes, Gatwick charges vehicles using its set-down and pick-up areas. That fee is already included in our fixed fare, so there's nothing extra to pay on the day.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to areas like Camden, Richmond or Victoria?
It depends on the exact address, but as a guide: Victoria and Westminster are around £112–£113, Richmond is around £104, and Camden, Primrose Hill and Regent's Park — further north across the city — are around £125. Enter your own address for an exact, final quote.
Can I book a Gatwick taxi to Heathrow, Luton, Stansted or London City?
Yes. Gatwick to Heathrow (around £123), London City (around £127), Luton (around £232) and Stansted (around £246) are all available at a fixed price, useful for a same-day connection between airports without checking timetables.
What happens if my flight into Gatwick is delayed?
Add your flight number when you book. We track it automatically, so your driver adjusts to your actual landing time at no extra charge.
Can I cancel a Gatwick Airport taxi booking?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before pickup. Full details are on our cancellation policy page.
Prices shown are typical fixed fares and can vary with the exact address, time of day and vehicle. The quote you see at booking is final.