Crawley travel guide

Crawley Tourism | Crawley Guide

You're Going to Love Crawley

With a population of 107 061, Crawley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Crawley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Crawley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Goffs Manor (Old Horsham Road Southgate) and La Brasserie at Sofitel London Gatwick (Gatwick Airport North Terminal) are great picks.

When to visit Crawley

Crawley in April
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crawley in April
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Crawley

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Crawley to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 1.7 km from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Crawley takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Crawley, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Crawley departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Crawley, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Crawley to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 1.7 km from the city centre, Crawley Three Bridges, Sussex is the busiest station in Crawley. Another popular train station is Crawley, located 0.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Crawley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Crawley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crawley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Crawley takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Crawley

Airlines serving Crawley

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crawley

From 5-star hotels such as the Alexander House And Utopia Spa to great affordable options like the Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport East, Crawley offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crawley

Most booked hotels in Crawley

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£133+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£101+

Hiring a car in Crawley

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Crawley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crawley, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Crawley costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Crawley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Crawley, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.