Gatwick Airport, also popularly known as London Gatwick, is located approximately 48km towards the south of Central London. It is the second largest international airport in London. In the year 2011, nearly 34 million passengers went to and fro through Gatwick making it the second busiest airport in UK after Heathrow. Due to the significant presence of the three main types of airlines, charter, no-frills and full-service, this airport is quite popular among both leisure and business travelers.

To cater to the needs of passengers, a wide array of taxi services is available in Gatwick. However, their prices are highly variable. If you hire a standard taxi to Central London, you will have to shell out anything between £50 and £100. Licensed taxis normally are exempted from the congestion charge, but prior to hiring such a taxi, it is advisable to check with the company. Taxis take about an hour to reach Central London, although much depends upon the overall traffic conditions and the time of the day. All taxis operating at Gatwick Airport are metered. Nevertheless, to avoid nasty surprises, especially on a heavy traffic day, ask the taxi company to quote a price.

The taxis can be booked by either internet or phone. In both instances, you will be requested to divulge your flight details so that the driver can check the status of your flight before setting off to pick you up. For a luxurious experience, you can opt for a chauffeur-driven car instead of a standard taxi. In addition to air-conditioning and exotic upholstery, luxury taxis are usually  Taxi service equipped with facilities such as Wi-Fi, game consoles, newspaper and refreshments. There are some taxi companies at Gatwick Airport that will customize the taxi service at per your requirements. As compared to a standard taxi, these customized luxury taxis are expensive.

Parking charges at the airport are quite high, and the taxi company will charge an additional fee, if for any reason, the driver has to wait for you in the parking lot. A better option will be to exchange the mobile numbers and ask the driver to wait outside, while you drag your luggage out of the Arrival Hall. In times of high security alert, this option may not be available, and you will have to bear the extra expense.

All taxis at Gatwick Airport are licensed and fully insured. It is mandatory for them to have a functional GPS (Global Positioning System) device. Additionally, upon request, they provide child seats or swivel seats, at no extra cost. There are more than 600 taxi companies at Gatwick Airport. In a bid to allure customers, the service providers often offer exciting discount and membership packages. If you are a frequent traveler, these offers will surely help you to save a lot of money.