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DRIVALIA, Gatwick Airport Car Rental

DRIVALIA 500+ ratings, 2 reviews

London, England, United Kingdom

6.0 / 10 Average

DRIVALIA - Gatwick Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Sofitel London Gatwick, North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0PH, GB

Telephone

+44 (0)1293 839700

Pick-up Instructions

The DRIVALIA - Gatwick Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of DRIVALIA - Gatwick Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

Arriving by air travel: 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. Arriving at Gatwick Airport by 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 at Gatwick Airport by bus: Most services operate from the lower South Terminal forecourt.

Drop-off Instructions

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.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
GBP 250030-60

Volkswagen Id 3

Volkswagen Golf

Skoda Scala

Chevrolet Trax

Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Or Similar

Audi A3

Opel Corsa-e

Toyota Yaris

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendlin

Tesla Short Range Model 3 Or Similar

Citroen C1

Toyota Aygo O Similar

Pack up ^
GBP 170030-60

Skoda Octavia

Seat Ateca

Nissan Qashqai

Kia Xceed

Corolla Sedan Hybrid

Nissan Murano Or Similar

Peugeot 5008

Mg5 Electric

Pack up ^
GBP 200030-60

Toyota Hilux

Pack up ^
GBP 195030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master

Visa Master

UnionPay is not accepted.

Debit card accepted: Visa, Master

Visa Master

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

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.

Driver's License Requirements

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 1 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 provide a valid driving licence, passport/ID, and travel itinerary. An IDP is required for non-English licences. UK and Irish renters must also provide two proofs of address dated within three months, a DVLA check code or licence counterpart, and complete online check-in before arrival.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Allowed:

Policies differ depending on which country you are traveling to.
CountriesCharges

Ireland

GBP 60 per rental
21/22-year old’s – No overseas travel permitted in the vehicle. If you go without informing us, it will be a breach of contract and will incur a £2000 penalty fee.

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
France
To avoid delay, please contact us in advance to allow us time to supply the required VE103b document. Rentals are restricted to 100 miles per day excess mileage £0.50 for the course of the rental when going outside of the UK for part of the rental, £40.00 per day green card surcharge applies with a one off £200+VAT fee and drivers need to arrange and produce at point of hire a 5-star euro breakdown cover.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

GBP 1700-2500 for other car models.

GBP 1700 for Volkswagen Id 3,Volkswagen Golf,Skoda Scala,Chevrolet Trax,Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Or Similar,Audi A3,Opel Corsa-e,Toyota Yaris,Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendlin,Tesla Short Range Model 3 Or Similar,Citroen C1,Toyota Aygo O Similar,

GBP 2000 for Skoda Octavia,Seat Ateca,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Xceed,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Nissan Murano Or Similar,Peugeot 5008,Mg5 Electric,

GBP 1950 for Toyota Hilux,

GBP 2500 for Bmw 3 Series,Peugeot 5008,Gm Spin Premier 18,Doblo Passeio Spin,Tesla Model Y,Bmw 2 Series Gran Coupe,Peugeot E-5008,Renault Trafic,Peugeot 5008,Nissan Altima Or Similar,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

GBP 1700-2500 for other car models.

GBP 1700 for Volkswagen Id 3,Volkswagen Golf,Skoda Scala,Chevrolet Trax,Mercedes-benz Gla 250 Or Similar,Audi A3,Opel Corsa-e,Toyota Yaris,Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendlin,Tesla Short Range Model 3 Or Similar,Citroen C1,Toyota Aygo O Similar,

GBP 2000 for Skoda Octavia,Seat Ateca,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Xceed,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Nissan Murano Or Similar,Peugeot 5008,Mg5 Electric,

GBP 1950 for Toyota Hilux,

GBP 2500 for Bmw 3 Series,Peugeot 5008,Gm Spin Premier 18,Doblo Passeio Spin,Tesla Model Y,Bmw 2 Series Gran Coupe,Peugeot E-5008,Renault Trafic,Peugeot 5008,Nissan Altima Or Similar,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.6 mi from Gatwick Airport

24.6 mi from Heathrow Airport

24.6 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4

Railway Stations

11 mi from Woodmansterne

13.6 mi from Carshalton Beeches

13.8 mi from Wallington

Hotels

22.8 mi from The Penywern Road Gem - DACA

23 mi from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London

23.1 mi from Stunning 2 bedroom garden flat in Leafy Kensington

Other Landmarks

22 mi from Eltham Palace

22 mi from Lewisham

23.1 mi from Hyde Park

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Map view of DRIVALIA Store Location
coordinates: 51.16091 -0.17405

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.0 / 10 Average

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • Oliver Penn

    London

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, December 13, 2024

    Excellent
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  • Gavin Dora

    London

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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  • Ives Barton

    London

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Friday, September 6, 2024

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  • Mandy Hawthorne

    London

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, June 14, 2024

    The staff are all very nice.
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What's the address of the rental location?

Sofitel London Gatwick, North Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0PH, GB

What is the Telephone Number?

+44 (0)1293 839700

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The DRIVALIA - Gatwick Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of DRIVALIA - Gatwick Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

Arriving by air travel: 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. Arriving at Gatwick Airport by 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 at Gatwick Airport by bus: Most services operate from the lower South Terminal forecourt.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

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.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

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.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

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 1 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 provide a valid driving licence, passport/ID, and travel itinerary. An IDP is required for non-English licences. UK and Irish renters must also provide two proofs of address dated within three months, a DVLA check code or licence counterpart, and complete online check-in before arrival.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.6 mi from Gatwick Airport

    24.6 mi from Heathrow Airport

    24.6 mi from Heathrow Airport T1-T4

  • Railway Stations

    11 mi from Woodmansterne

    13.6 mi from Carshalton Beeches

    13.8 mi from Wallington

  • Hotels

    22.8 mi from The Penywern Road Gem - DACA

    23 mi from Millennium Gloucester Hotel London

    23.1 mi from Stunning 2 bedroom garden flat in Leafy Kensington

  • Other Landmarks

    22 mi from Eltham Palace

    22 mi from Lewisham

    23.1 mi from Hyde Park

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