Getting to or from Gatwick shouldn’t be the stressful part of your journey. Whether you’re heading off for a holiday, returning from a long-haul trip, or jetting out for an early-morning business flight, the last thing you want is to worry about parking fees, surge pricing, or waiting around for a cab that hasn’t turned up. That’s where Hop On Cars comes in.
We offer fixed-fare Gatwick airport transfers across London and the surrounding counties – no meters, no hidden extras, just a clear price agreed upfront. Our drivers are fully licensed private hire professionals, and every booking is monitored right through to drop-off or pickup. If your flight is delayed, we already know.
We’ve been running transfers to and from Gatwick for years, which means we understand the quirks of the airport better than most. The North and South Terminals are a decent walk apart. Drop-off and pick-up zones move. Roadworks around Junction 9 on the M23 can add twenty minutes on a bad day. Our drivers factor all of this in before they set off.
A few things that make a real difference:
• Fixed fares confirmed at the time of booking – the price you see is the price you pay, even if there’s traffic
• Real-time flight tracking – your driver adjusts to your actual arrival time, not your scheduled one
• Meet and greet at arrivals – your driver will be waiting in the terminal with a name board
• 24/7 availability – 4am departures and midnight arrivals covered as standard
• Instant booking confirmation – Email and SMS sent immediately after you book
Not every journey is the same, so we offer a range of vehicles to suit different group sizes and budgets.
Up to 4 passengers with standard luggage. Great for solo travellers, couples, and small families heading to or from Gatwick. Comfortable, clean, and cost-effective.
If you’re travelling with ski bags, golf clubs, or just happen to overpack, an estate gives you that extra boot space without needing to go up to a larger vehicle.
Ideal for families or groups of up to 6 passengers with luggage. One vehicle, one fixed fare – far better value than splitting across two taxis.
For business travellers who need to arrive in good shape. Think Mercedes E-Class or equivalent – leather seating, quiet, Wi-Fi on request, and a driver who knows when not to chat.
Larger groups, sports teams, hen and stag dos heading off from Gatwick – we’ve got you covered. Book one vehicle for the whole group and avoid the coordination headache.
We cover a wide range of towns, suburbs, and boroughs across South East England. If you’re based anywhere in the following areas, we can get you to Gatwick door to door:
• Crawley, Horley, and Redhill (closest to the airport – journeys typically 15–25 minutes)
• Reigate, Dorking, and Leatherhead
• Guildford, Woking, and Epsom
• Sutton, Croydon, and Bromley
• Kingston upon Thames and Wimbledon
• East Grinstead and Horsham
• Central London – all boroughs
We also handle inter-airport transfers. If you land at Heathrow and need to connect to a Gatwick departure, we can take care of that too – tracked, timed, and stress-free.
There are plenty of minicab and taxi apps out there, and most of them work fine until something goes wrong. A delayed flight, a wrong terminal, a driver who can’t find you – that’s when the difference shows. With Hop On Cars, every booking has a human behind it. You can call us, message us, and we’ll sort it.
No surge pricing is one of the biggest ones. If you land at midnight after a delay and every ride-hailing app has doubled its prices, your Hop On Cars fare is still what you agreed when you booked. That’s a genuine difference, not a marketing claim.
We also carry child seats on request – just let us know the age of the child when booking and we’ll make sure the right seat is in the vehicle. Same applies to wheelchair-accessible vehicles; these need to be requested in advance, but we have them available.
Fares are fixed and based on your pickup postcode. A transfer from Crawley or Horley typically starts from around £15–18 for a standard saloon. From central London, fares generally range from £55 to £75 depending on the exact location. You’ll see the exact price before you confirm your booking – no guessing, no surprises at the end.
From Crawley or Horley, allow 15 to 25 minutes. From Croydon or Sutton, around 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. From central London, plan for 45 to 75 minutes – and we’ll always advise you on departure time when you book so you arrive with time to spare.
Yes. All incoming flights are monitored in real time. If your plane lands early, your driver is ready. If it’s delayed by an hour, your driver won’t be sitting in the short-stay car park burning time and money. We adjust automatically so you’re not waiting around after a long flight.
Yes. For arrivals, your driver will come into the terminal and wait at the arrivals gate with a sign showing your name. This is standard for all arrival bookings – there’s no extra charge for it. Simply provide your flight number at the time of booking.
Yes. Child seats are available for infants, toddlers, and young children. Just add this to your booking notes with the child’s age and approximate weight, and we’ll confirm the correct seat is fitted before your transfer.
Bookings are taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week – online or by phone. We cover early morning flights from around 3am and late-night arrivals past midnight. Same-day and last-minute bookings are accepted subject to availability, though booking in advance is always recommended during busy travel periods.
Gatwick has two terminals – North and South – and they’re about a 5-minute shuttle ride apart. Please make sure you know which terminal your flight departs from or arrives into, and include this when you book. If you’re unsure, we can check for you.
Booking takes under three minutes. Here’s how it works:
• Get an instant quote – enter your pickup address and transfer type on our website to see your fixed fare immediately
• Choose your vehicle – pick the right size for your group and any extras you need (child seat, meet and greet, executive car)
• Confirm and pay securely – card payments processed via a secure gateway; cash on the day is also accepted on request
• Receive your confirmation – you’ll get a booking confirmation by email and SMS straight away, including your driver’s contact details 24 hours before travel
Need to change a booking? Call or message us and we’ll sort it. Changes to date, time, or passenger numbers can usually be made without any fuss, provided you give us reasonable notice.
Gatwick is one of the UK’s busiest airports, and the roads around it can be unpredictable at the best of times. A pre-booked, fixed-fare transfer with a tracked driver and meet and greet on arrival takes all of that uncertainty away.
Get your instant quote online now, or call us to discuss your journey. Whether you’re travelling solo, with family, or coordinating a group, we’ll get the right vehicle to your door and to the terminal on time.
Book online now or call us 24/7 – Hop On Cars, your trusted Gatwick airport transfer service.