Gatwick Airport. Photograph by Mike McBey, CC BY 2.0.

Gatwick taxi guide 2026: £57–£115 into central London

Fixed PH quotes vary widely; metered cabs higher in traffic; terminal drop-off now £10 — check waiting and extras.

A 2026 Gatwick transfer explainer puts typical pre-booked saloon fixed fares to central London at roughly £57–£115, with metered black cabs often £80–£130 in traffic.

The Edinburgh Reporter piece (contributed with Gatwick Taxi Transfer input) lists sample bands: local towns £20–£45, Brighton about £74–£90, Heathrow £84–£100. It stresses three models — metered (traffic risk on passenger), app dynamic (demand spikes at arrivals) and fixed (operator carries delay risk) — plus the £10 terminal drop-off from January 2026 and ANPR unpaid penalties. Advice: confirm airport charges/waiting in writing, book ahead, check plates, and compare licensed operators.

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