Terminals at Gatwick Airport
There are two terminals at Gatwick Airport which are known as the North Terminal and South Terminal and they are connected by an elevated automated people mover. Transit vehicles include three automatic trains that are similar to a monorail. The total distance between the terminals is ¾ of a mile.
Getting to Gatwick Airport
There are very good road connections that link Gatwick Airport to the city of London. The M23 is a motorway that links to the M25 which is an orbital motorway around London. The A23 connects Crawley and Brighton to the airport. Next to the south terminal is the railway station and from here you can go to London Victoria or London Bridge. There are several train companies that have connections to the station at the airport with routes going to Reading, Oxford and Luton Airport. Bus services operate at the airport to several destinations with the X26 Express Bus connecting to Heathrow. Make your travel arrangements simple with Car Hire Gatwick Airport.
Parking at Gatwick Airport
At Gatwick Airport there are several parking options including the short stay and long stay car parks. There is a summer special parking deal at the North Terminal while other long stay options are the long stay south car park, NCP Flightpath which is a long stay at the North terminal and the long stay plus.
Facilities at Gatwick Airport
Within the North and South Terminals there are many modern facilities. Gatwick Airport has excellent facilities for baby changing and feeding and in addition to this there are disabled facilities that include access easily through either terminal. For children there are video games and play areas while for business travelers there are lounges with internet access. Virgin has a lounge known as the V room that is available for transatlantic passengers who have booked through Virgin Holidays. There are also multi-faith prayer rooms that are available with services held daily.
What's close to Gatwick Airport?
The town of Crawley is the closest place to Gatwick Airport and here you can find a bustling market town that is great for shopping and easily accessed with your Car Hire Gatwick vehicle. There are several historical places of interest in the town. Catch a train or bus to London Bridge and you will find yourself in London with all of the historical landmarks and fascinating places that are on offer in the capital. Visit the London Eye, Houses of Parliament or Buckingham Palace. London has a lot to offer which is why it is considered one of the best and most popular cities to visit.