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How Much Is a Taxi to Gatwick Airport?
A taxi to Gatwick Airport starts from £45 for nearby Sussex routes, £75 from Brighton, £92 from Heathrow, and £106 from Central London.
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Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
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An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
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Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
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An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
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Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AGatwick Airport Taxi Prices Quick Answer
A taxi to Gatwick Airport typically costs from £45 to £145 as a fixed fare, depending on your pickup postcode and vehicle. Sussex postcodes closest to Gatwick start from £45 in a Saloon. Brighton starts from £75. Heathrow is £92. Central London runs at £106. Southampton is the longest route in the six-route set and sits at the top of the standard fare range at £145. Your final fare depends on four factors: pickup postcode, vehicle size, group size, and Gatwick pickup charges. All included in your fixed quote.
What Affects the Price of a Taxi to Gatwick Airport
Four factors shape every Gatwick Airport taxi price. Understand them and you can estimate your fare before you request a quote.
Pickup postcode
The single biggest factor. Distance from Gatwick determines the fare. Sussex postcodes within 30 minutes of the airport start from £45. Postcodes 30 to 60 minutes away sit in the mid-tier: Brighton at £75, most of Surrey and Kent in a similar bracket. Postcodes 60 minutes or more away sit in the higher tier: Heathrow at £92, Central London at £106, and Southampton at £145 at the top of the standard fare range.
Vehicle size
Saloon is the cheapest tier. Executive and MPV 6 sit at the same mid-tier price on any route. MPV 8 is the highest tier because it seats up to 8 with 8 large suitcases. From Central London, the Saloon is £106, Executive and MPV 6 are both £137, and MPV 8 is £151. That is a 1.42x step-up from Saloon to MPV 8. The biggest vehicle costs around 42% more than the smallest.
Group size
Fares are per-vehicle, not per-passenger. A group of six splits one MPV 8 fare six ways rather than paying for three Saloons. This is the direct answer to "cheapest taxi to Gatwick Airport for a group": book one MPV 8 and split the fare. Cheaper per person than any other option.
Time of day
Fastlane Transfers has no surge pricing. A 4am pickup costs the same as a 4pm pickup. A Christmas Day airport run costs the same as a Tuesday afternoon. Every fare is fixed at booking and confirmed before you pay. Uber, Bolt, and other rideshare apps price by demand, so their fares triple on early-morning and holiday runs. Fastlane's fixed-fare model is materially cheaper for those pickups.
Gatwick Airport Taxi Prices by Postcode Area
The table below shows Saloon starting fares by pickup postcode area. Larger vehicles cost more per the multiplier above, and remote postcodes within an area may vary. Get an exact quote from the Fastlane Transfers quote page for your specific postcode.
| Postcode area | Saloon fare from |
|---|---|
| BN (Brighton, Hove, coastal Sussex) | £75 |
| RH (Redhill, Reigate, Horsham) | £50 |
| CR (Croydon, Purley) | £60 |
| SM (Sutton, Cheam) | £75 |
| KT (Kingston, Surbiton) | £72 |
| GU (Guildford, Woking) | £80 |
| TN (Tunbridge Wells, Ashford) | £90 |
| SW (South-West London) | £76 |
| W (West London) | £106 |
| EC/E (City, East London) | £107 |
| N/NW (North London) | £118 |
| SE (South-East London) | £92 |
| RG (Reading, Wokingham) | £121 |
| SO (Southampton) | £145 |
| PO (Portsmouth) | £130 |
Named routes with dedicated pages: airport transfer from Gatwick to London, Brighton to Gatwick Airport taxi, Reading to Gatwick Airport taxi, Southampton to Gatwick Airport taxi, and taxi from Portsmouth to Gatwick Airport.
Gatwick Airport Taxi Prices by Vehicle Type
The table below shows how the four vehicle classes are priced against each other, using Central London as the anchor route. The same multiplier applies across all routes.
| Vehicle | Fare from Central London to Gatwick |
|---|---|
| Saloon (4 passengers, 2 large suitcases) | £106 |
| Executive (4 passengers, 2 large suitcases) | £137 |
| MPV 6 (5 passengers, 3 large suitcases) | £137 |
| MPV 8 (8 passengers, 8 large suitcases) | £151 |
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Executive and MPV 6 are priced identically at £137 from Central London. Same fare, two choices: Executive gives premium comfort, MPV 6 gives extra luggage room. The step-up from Saloon to MPV 8 is 1.42x. If a Saloon is £75 from Brighton, the MPV 8 is around £107. If a Saloon is £92 from Heathrow, the MPV 8 is around £131. Use the multiplier to estimate any vehicle upgrade before requesting a quote.
The 7 seater taxi to Gatwick Airport page covers group booking logic for MPV 8 bookings in detail.
How to Get a Gatwick Airport Taxi Quote
Getting a Gatwick Airport taxi quote takes two minutes. Four steps from postcode to confirmed booking.
- Enter your pickup postcode and Gatwick as your destination on the Fastlane Transfers quote page. The system checks distance and calculates the fare instantly.
- Pick your vehicle size. The quote page shows fares for all four vehicles: Saloon, Executive, MPV 6, and MPV 8. Compare before you commit.
- Add your flight number. Your driver can track the flight. Add a child seat if needed. Child and booster seats are free, however many you need.
- See your fixed fare and confirm the booking. Card details required. No charge until 24 hours before pickup for standard bookings. Free cancellation with 3 hours notice.
What's Included in Your Gatwick Taxi Fare
Every Fastlane Transfers Gatwick taxi fare includes:
- Gatwick Airport pickup charge for the Express Pick Up zone
- Gatwick's official drop-off charge for the terminal forecourt
- 45 minutes of free waiting from actual landing time
- Real-time flight tracking on every airport collection
- Free child and booster seats, fitted on request. No charge per child. Child seats are not a legal requirement in a licensed taxi, though a fitted seat must be used.
- Card payment with no card surcharge
- Free cancellation with 3 hours notice before pickup
The only paid add-on is meet and greet inside the arrivals hall, at £20 fixed. Driver waits with your name on a board and walks you to the vehicle. Added at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi to Gatwick Airport from Central London?
A taxi to Gatwick Airport from Central London costs £106 in a Saloon as a fixed fare. Larger vehicles cost more: an MPV 8 from Central London runs at £151, and Executive and MPV 6 are both £137. Every fare is confirmed at booking with no surge pricing and no card surcharge.
What's the cheapest taxi to Gatwick Airport?
The cheapest taxi to Gatwick Airport starts from £45 in a Saloon from RH postcodes (Redhill, Reigate, Horsham) within 30 minutes of the airport. For groups, one MPV 8 split six or seven ways is cheaper per person than three separate Saloons. Uber and rideshare apps are cheaper on off-peak Saloon runs but triple on early-morning and holiday pickups.
Do Gatwick Airport taxi prices change at night?
No. Fastlane Transfers Gatwick taxi prices are fixed at booking. A 4am pickup costs the same as a 4pm pickup. Christmas Day costs the same as a Tuesday afternoon. Uber, Bolt, and other rideshare apps use surge pricing so their fares triple on early-morning and holiday runs, the pattern most Gatwick passengers actually need.
Is a pre-booked taxi cheaper than Uber to Gatwick?
For most Gatwick runs, yes. Uber's saloon rate is often cheaper on off-peak weekday afternoons. But for early-morning departures, Christmas, New Year, bank holidays, and Friday evenings, Uber surge pricing typically pushes fares 2 to 3 times higher than Fastlane's fixed fare. Pre-booking locks the fare regardless of demand.
Do I pay for a Gatwick Airport taxi in advance?
No advance payment for standard bookings. Card details are required at booking to confirm the reservation. Card is not charged until 24 hours before pickup. Cancel free up to 3 hours before pickup with no fee. Meet and greet add-on at £20 is charged at booking.
Get Your Fixed Gatwick Airport Taxi Quote
Get your fixed Gatwick Airport taxi quote. Enter your postcode and pick your vehicle. See your fare in two minutes. Fixed price, both terminals, 24/7 pickup.