DRIVALIA 200+ ratings, 1 reviews
London, England, United Kingdom
The DRIVALIA - London Gatwick Airport car rental location is located out of the airport
Arriving from air: Arriving through the Airport – Please collect from our office located at, Sofitel London Gatwick, North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0PH (front entrance downstairs in the hotel). Our offices are just a 2-minute walk from the North terminal, and 5 minutes from the South Terminal, and Gatwick’s train station, by the free monorail. Non-Airport Collection: Please collect from our office located at, Sofitel London Gatwick, North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0PH. Arriving on train: The nearest stations to our Gatwick branch are located at Gatwick Airport, Ifield and Crawley. Travel to London Victoria in only 30 minutes via Gatwick Express or take a direct train to Brighton. Arriving on bus: Most services operate from the lower South Terminal forecourt. Dropping off your car: Our branch is located at the Gatwick Airport North terminal arrival, inside the Sofitel Hotel, ground floor. To drop off your car please follow Airport indications for Arrivals – Drop off / Hotels, turn right to the Approved Operator (Premier Inn / Sofitel). Just after the tunnel connecting the Sofitel Hotel to the Airport terminal and before the Premier Inn hotel, you will find the gated entrance for the car park. Please drive through and you will find our car park on the right-hand side. Our offices are just a 2-minute walk from the North terminal, and 5 minutes from the South Terminal, and Gatwick’s train station, by the free monorail.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 07:00 -22:59 | 07:00 -22:59 | 07:00 -22:59 | 07:00 -22:59 | 07:00 -22:59 | 07:00 -22:59 | 07:00 -22:59 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: Visa, Master
An e-voucher is accepted at this location.
21 - 85 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 40 - 50 per day approximately.
Senior Driver Fee applies at 80 - 85 years old with charge of GBP 75 on all rental approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 2 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
EU/EEA Driving License
EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
International renters must present a proof of inbound travel, a proof of return, two proofs of address (dated within three months and electronic copies are acceptable), and a DVLA check code or a copy of the driving license (if applicable) when picking up
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom
To be updated
| Countries | Charges |
Ireland | GBP 50 per rental |
To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
GBP 1500-2500 for other car models.
GBP 1500 for Ds 3 Crossback,Citroen C4 X,Kia Ceed,Ford Puma,Peugeot 2008,Audi A3,Peugeot E-208,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208 Electric,Skoda Octavia,Jeep Compass,Kia Sportage,Volkswagen Tiguan,Opel Grandland,A1 Fiat 500e,Fiat 500,Kia Rio,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Aaa Aaa,Nissan X Trail,Mg5 Estate (electric),
GBP 1800 for Volkswagen Touran,Chrysler Voyager,Doblo Passeio Spin,
GBP 1950 for Tray Ute,E Class,Mercedes-benz E-class,
GBP 2500 for Polestar 2,Mercedes Eqc,Renault Trafic,Ford Transit Tourneo - 9 Seater,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
GBP 1500-2500 for other car models.
GBP 1500 for Ds 3 Crossback,Citroen C4 X,Kia Ceed,Ford Puma,Peugeot 2008,Audi A3,Peugeot E-208,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208 Electric,Skoda Octavia,Jeep Compass,Kia Sportage,Volkswagen Tiguan,Opel Grandland,A1 Fiat 500e,Fiat 500,Kia Rio,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Aaa Aaa,Nissan X Trail,Mg5 Estate (electric),
GBP 1800 for Volkswagen Touran,Chrysler Voyager,Doblo Passeio Spin,
GBP 1950 for Tray Ute,E Class,Mercedes-benz E-class,
GBP 2500 for Polestar 2,Mercedes Eqc,Renault Trafic,Ford Transit Tourneo - 9 Seater,
To be updated
Airports
0.6 mi from Gatwick Airport
24.5 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4
24.5 mi from Heathrow Airport
Railway Stations
17.4 mi from Norbury
23.1 mi from Victoria Station
23.8 mi from London Waterloo Station
Hotels
23 mi from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London
23.4 mi from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
23.5 mi from Marlin Waterloo London
Other Landmarks
22 mi from Lewisham
22 mi from Eltham Palace
23 mi from Hyde Park
Total points： 7.3 / 10 Good
P.Crosby
London
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Sunday, March 22, 2026
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21 - 85 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 40 - 50 per day approximately.
Senior Driver Fee applies at 80 - 85 years old with charge of GBP 75 on all rental approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 2 year(s).
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
EU/EEA Driving License
EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
International renters must present a proof of inbound travel, a proof of return, two proofs of address (dated within three months and electronic copies are acceptable), and a DVLA check code or a copy of the driving license (if applicable) when picking up
Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom
To be updated
0.6 mi from Gatwick Airport
24.5 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4
24.5 mi from Heathrow Airport
17.4 mi from Norbury
23.1 mi from Victoria Station
23.8 mi from London Waterloo Station
23 mi from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London
23.4 mi from Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
23.5 mi from Marlin Waterloo London
22 mi from Lewisham
22 mi from Eltham Palace
23 mi from Hyde Park
