London Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport after Heathrow and, in 2014, around 38 million passengers passed through it. It is in the county of West Sussex and is around 30 miles south of London which can be easily reached via the M23 motorway. Car hire in London Gatwick Airport means that it will also be very easy to reach the seaside resort of Brighton situated only 28 miles to the south of the airport and boasts the ornate Royal Pavilion, built in the late 18th century for the Prince Regent, later to become George IV.
Travellers heading for London who arrive at transport hub will find the many attractions of the capital are under an hour’s drive away if you hire a car from London Gatwick Airport. If you are a tennis fan driving into South West London, you might want to stop off at the famous All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon. There are guided tours round the courts to enjoy, as well as a museum covering the history of the championships. If you’re staying in Sussex then take time to explore the glorious South Downs which is rich in wildlife and perfect for walking, or head south to enjoy the famed pebbled beaches of Brighton.
