Cab to Gatwick Airport: What to Expect on the Day

Booking a cab to Gatwick with One2One Cars means a fixed fare agreed before you travel, a driver who already knows which terminal you’re flying from, and free flight tracking if you’re being collected on the way home — so the only real decision left on the day is which terminal you need.

How do I know if I need North or South Terminal?

Gatwick has two terminals — North and South — connected by a free monorail shuttle, and it’s worth double-checking which one your airline uses before you travel, since they’re a genuine distance apart by road. Your booking confirmation will show the terminal you’ve specified, and your driver will head straight there rather than guessing — see our full Gatwick Airport transfers page for terminal-specific detail.

What does a fixed-fare cab to Gatwick actually cost?

Fares are set by your pickup postcode in London, not a running meter — so the number you’re quoted when you book is the number you pay. These are guide figures from the current fare table — confirm your exact fare at Book Now before travelling.

Pickup areaGatwick fixed fare
Bayswater (W2)\u00a392
Notting Hill (W11)\u00a392
Kensington (W8)\u00a392
Victoria (SW1V)\u00a392
Central London (W1)\u00a397
Mayfair (W1J)\u00a397

What happens when I land \u2014 where does my cab pick me up?

For the return leg from Gatwick, your driver tracks your flight and waits at the agreed pick-up point for your terminal — either a short walk to an express pickup zone, or, if you’ve booked Meet & Greet, inside the terminal holding a name board for £7 extra. Free waiting time is 5 minutes from a standard pickup address and 10 minutes at express points; beyond that, waiting is charged at £0.34 a minute, though flight delays are tracked and never charged.

What if I’m being dropped off rather than collected?

Both Gatwick terminals charge their own Express Drop-off fee — £6.00 at North Terminal and £6.00 at South Terminal — set by the airport itself and passed on to you at cost, with no markup from One2One. For comparison, our Heathrow taxi cost breakdown covers the equivalent charges at Heathrow if you’re weighing up routes.

Does the fare change at busy times?

Peak-time fares apply roughly 06:50–09:00 and 14:30–19:00, Monday to Friday, when Central London and the routes down to Gatwick genuinely see heavier traffic — the fare is still fixed and confirmed at the time of booking, not adjusted once you’re already in the car.



Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Terminal or South Terminal more expensive to reach?

The fixed fare from a given London pickup point is set for the Gatwick journey as a whole — confirm your specific terminal at the time of booking so your driver heads to the right one; call +44 20 7121 8888 if you’re not sure which terminal to select.

What’s included in the fare?

Free flight tracking, a PCO-certified driver, and — for return-leg collections — 5–10 minutes of free waiting time before any charge applies.

Can I change my terminal after booking?

Yes, but changes within 24 hours of your journey need a phone call to +44 20 7121 8888 rather than an email, so the office can confirm your driver has the correct terminal.

What if my flight is delayed on the way home?

Delays are tracked automatically and never charged as waiting time — your driver adjusts to your actual landing time.


One2One Cars is a TfL-licensed private hire operator, established 1999. Fares shown are a guide from the current Booking Terms and fare table — always confirm your live quote at Book Now. Office open 24 hours, 365 days a year: +44 20 7121 8888 · bookings@one2onecars.com. Fares last verified: 13 July 2026

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