Find your perfect hire car at Gatwick Airport North Terminal
Welcome to London Gatwick Airport, North Terminal.Step off your flight into an Avis hire car. Continue through arrivals on the ground floor and take the lift or escalators to the first floor to find our car rental desk.
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Plan your journey from Gatwick
From Gatwick Airport, it’s a 90-minute drive into Central London or 45 minute car journey to Brighton on the south coast.
Beyond London
There's so much to discover in the 4 countries that make up the United Kingdom
From Gatwick Airport you could head east to the classical city of Cambridge and the surrounding Fens.
Cruise north to the Minsters of York and small-town charms of Yorkshire; and beyond to Wordsworth country in the idyllic Lake District, or to the sparsely populated, eerily ascetic Northumberland coast.
Or jump onto the A25 and within an hour; you’ll be taking in the beauty of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills. Continue south-west to discover the seaside delights of Dorset and Devon, and on to the wild moors and surfer-friendly bays of Cornwall.
Just over an hour's drive west from London you'll find the tearoom-filled villages of the Cotswolds, continue on to discover the city of Bath, a spa destination since Celtic times. Cross the border into Wales for the second-hand bookshop capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye, or Swansea’s sublime, sandy neighbour Rhossili.
Your hire car at Gatwick Airport awaits … and the open road lies ahead.
Beyond London
There's so much to discover in the 4 countries that make up the United Kingdom
From Gatwick Airport you could head east to the classical city of Cambridge and the surrounding Fens.
Cruise north to the Minsters of York and small-town charms of Yorkshire; and beyond to Wordsworth country in the idyllic Lake District, or to the sparsely populated, eerily ascetic Northumberland coast.
Or jump onto the A25 and within an hour; you’ll be taking in the beauty of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills. Continue south-west to discover the seaside delights of Dorset and Devon, and on to the wild moors and surfer-friendly bays of Cornwall.
Just over an hour's drive west from London you'll find the tearoom-filled villages of the Cotswolds, continue on to discover the city of Bath, a spa destination since Celtic times. Cross the border into Wales for the second-hand bookshop capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye, or Swansea’s sublime, sandy neighbour Rhossili.
Your hire car at Gatwick Airport awaits … and the open road lies ahead.
Discover more …
We know getting the small details right can make a big difference, so here are some travel tips to help you enjoy your journey from Gatwick Airport North Terminal.Don’t get lost …
To make your journey even easier, we can include a sat nav with your car so you can relax.
Return your car when it suits you
You can return your hire car out of hours, because we understand flights run through the night. Simply leave your keys in our drop box, located on level 2 in car park 6.
Finish with a smile
Gatwick Airport is clearly signposted from all major motorways. Simply exit the M23 at Junction 9, follow the signs to Gatwick and go to the North Terminal.
Collect a ticket as you drive into the main car park. Head towards car park 6 on level 2, place your ticket into the barrier machine and park your hire car.
Don't forget the London Congestion Charge
This hire station is not in the London Congestion Charge zone but drivers travelling into central London between 7am and 6pm on Monday to Friday will have to pay the charge on a daily basis. Drivers should look out for the Congestion Charge signs en route.Find out how to pay the charge. We can process the payment on your behalf for the first day of your hire, so you have more time to relax and enjoy the journey. Just let us know when you collect your car.
Dartford Crossing
Passing through the Dartford Tunnel? Please note that the small toll charge can no longer be paid at the barriers; drivers must pay online in advance or by midnight the following day. Find out how to pay the Dartford Crossing charge.
Driving rules in United Kingdom
Which side of the road?In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
- There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road
Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.