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The Gatwick Airport

The Gatwick airport is located in Crawley of west Sussex, United Kingdom. This is the hub for the British airways airline. It serves London and it is the second largest international airport in London. It is ranked second in passenger traffic in the whole of UK as it serves at least 35 million travelers annually. The airport offers a wide array of facilities to cater for business purposes, children as well as disabled travelers.

Luggage information for Gatwick

You are allowed to carry liquid not exceeding 100ml. Wheelchairs and pushchairs are allowed, but have to undergo screening, you are not allowed to carry your laptop as a hand luggage, there are airlines which will only allow one hand luggage. All liquids have to be carried in clear, small bags that are re-sealable and should not exceed 20×20 in size.

Facilities at the Gatwick airport

There are two terminals at the airport, the north and south terminals. You can find shops as well as restaurants in the two terminals. In the airport, the disabled can move through all the areas as there are facilities catering to their conditions. You can also get baby feeding and changing areas, playing areas where kids can play their video games as they await their departure. If you are a business traveler, you will be provided with business lounges where you can make use of the available business facilities.

The Gatwick airport also offers v rooms which were opened by virgin tours. These v-rooms are exclusive to virgin holiday’s clients who are flying to some destinations by virgin Atlantic. There are business and conference centers at the airport plus on shore and off shore hotels that range from capsule hotels to executive lounges.

Some of the airport hotels include the Hilton Gatwick which is located few yards from the south terminal, the Sofitel Gatwick which is only two minutes walk from the north terminal which offers luxurious rooms, the holiday inn Gatwick which has 216 rooms with ground floor rooms for the disabled, restaurants, bar and lounge.

You can also spare a moment of your time if you are religious at one of the available catholic, Anglican and Free Church chapels. You will find a multi faith room for prayers and counseling rooms in all the terminals.

Transport to and from the airport   

The Gatwick airport has mad available quite a number of transport facilities like coaches, regular trains, which includes the Gatwick express as well as taxis. The other alternative is car rental agencies which is pretty convenient.

Car rental at Gatwick airport

Whether you are in London for business or pleasure, the best way to get from the airport to your hotel and move through the cities is by car rental. When at either of the airport terminals, you can easily arrange for a self drive or chauffeur driven car rental. Car hire is often more convenient than the other available transport modes.

For international visitors, you can get cheap car hire agencies at the airport and you can drive to your hotel in one of the many available cars. When you rent a car from the Gatwick airport, you will be more mobile thus enjoy the beauty and sites that the United Kingdom has in store.

At the Gatwick airport, you will get up to nine car hire agencies which offer car rental at very convenient prices. It is advisable to book your car rental before you arrive at the airport for convenience and to enjoy the discounts you get for early booking.

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