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Accessible Vehicle Hire at Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport, serving millions of passengers travelling through the South East every year. And yet for disabled passengers — wheelchair users, those with mobility impairments, and disabled drivers — finding a hire vehicle that genuinely meets their needs at Gatwick has always been an uphill struggle.


Specialist Vehicle Rental has fixed that. We now offer dedicated accessible vehicle hire at Gatwick Airport, with a fleet of wheelchair accessible vehicles and disability adapted cars ready for collection when your flight lands. Whether you’re heading home after a holiday, picking up for a work trip, or meeting family at the terminal, we’ve got you covered.


Our Gatwick service is run in partnership with Maple Parking and is backed by Disabled Motoring UK — and it’s part of the UK’s first dedicated airport accessible vehicle hire service.

How It Works

Make a Booking

Book via our online enquiry form or call us on 01922 624 967. Tell us your arrival terminal (North or South), your flight time, and what type of vehicle you need. Our team will help you choose the right option if you're unsure.

Your Vehicle Is Prepared

We arrange your wheelchair accessible or adapted vehicle at Gatwick ahead of your arrival. It's ready, checked, and waiting — not being sourced last minute.

You Collect and You Go

Simple, smooth, and completely stress-free.

How to Collect Your Vehicle at Gatwick

Meet & Greet — We Come to You

Your accessible vehicle is delivered directly to the arrivals area of your terminal. Walk (or wheel) out of arrivals and your vehicle is right there. No shuttle buses, no car park walks, no fuss.
Gatwick has two terminals — North and South — and we cater for passengers arriving into either. Just confirm your terminal at the time of booking.

Accessible Collection Point

If you’d rather collect at a time that suits you, head to our dedicated collection point at your own pace. It’s clearly marked, straightforward to reach, and offers full flexibility if your arrival time shifts.

Accessible Vehicles Available at Gatwick

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)

rear ramp or lift access, allowing you to remain in your wheelchair for the journey

Disability Adapted Cars

tailored adaptations including hand controls, left-foot accelerators, swivel seats, and spinner knobs for drivers with mobility impairments

Accessible Minibuses

for families, care teams, or groups who need more space

About Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW) is located in West Sussex, approximately 30 miles south of Central London. It’s the busiest single-runway airport in the world and handles a huge range of short and long-haul routes across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Terminal guide:

  • South Terminal — home to easyJet (Gatwick’s largest carrier), British Airways (short-haul), and a number of charter airlines
  • North Terminal — serves TUI, Wizz Air, Norwegian, and various international carriers

The two terminals are linked by a free 24-hour shuttle service. Gatwick also has direct rail links to London Victoria (30 minutes) and London Bridge via the Thameslink, as well as National Express and Megabus coach services.

Gatwick offers strong accessibility facilities including dedicated assistance services, accessible car parks, Changing Places facilities, and trained airport support staff. We recommend contacting your airline to pre-arrange Passenger Assist for the in-airport experience.

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Where to Go from Gatwick in Your Accessible Hire Vehicle

Gatwick is ideally placed for exploring London, the Home Counties, and the south coast. From your accessible hire vehicle, you can comfortably reach:

  • Central London — around 45 minutes to an hour by road; many of London’s top attractions are well-equipped for disabled visitors
  • Brighton & the East Sussex Coast — just 30 minutes south, with a vibrant accessible waterfront, pier, and cultural scene
  • The South Downs National Park — right on the doorstep, with accessible walking routes and visitor centres
  • Surrey Hills — 20–30 minutes west, perfect for scenic drives in an accessible vehicle
  • Eastbourne and Hastings — under an hour along the A27, with coastal attractions and accessible seafront promenades

Whether you’re staying for a long weekend or several weeks, our hire terms are fully flexible.

Book Your Accessible Vehicle at Gatwick

Don’t leave it to chance at one of the UK’s busiest airports. Pre-book your wheelchair accessible or adapted vehicle at Gatwick Airport and travel with confidence.

Make a Booking Enquiry →

Prefer to talk? Call us on 01922 624 967 — we’re here to help.