Looking for a taxi in Merstham to get to Gatwick? Onward Travel Solutions runs pre-booked taxis from Merstham to Gatwick’s North and South Terminals, day and night. A saloon is £36.25 with the airport fee included, and you pay the driver on the day. Enter your address in the form above for an instant price.
Merstham to Gatwick Airport Taxi Prices
Live one-way quotes from our booking system, taken on 20 October 2026 from a full postcode address for a weekday daytime pickup. Each includes the £5 airport parking and drop-off fee.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £36.25 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £41.13 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £47.97 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | £47.97 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | £70.43 |
This is a fixed route fare for Merstham (RH1) addresses, so it is the same whenever you travel. You see the full price before you confirm, and the price you confirm is the price you pay. Book your return at the same time and the return leg is 5% cheaper.
The Journey from Merstham to Gatwick
Merstham is just north of Redhill, close to where the M23 meets the M25. That puts Gatwick within easy reach: the usual route is straight down the M23 to junction 9 and the airport spur. Outside rush hour it is a quick journey, which is why many people in Merstham find a taxi easier than getting to Redhill station with luggage.
Taxi Service in Merstham
Our Merstham taxi service is pre-booked. Besides Gatwick, we cover Heathrow and the other London airports, Redhill and East Croydon stations, and longer trips. You get a fixed price before you confirm and pay the driver on the day.
Booking Your Merstham Airport Taxi
- Book online in a couple of minutes using the form at the top of the page. You see every vehicle and its price before you choose.
- Pay the driver on the day. Nothing is taken online.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking.
- Flight tracking and one hour of free waiting after landing on airport pickups.
Cost Per Person
The fare covers the whole vehicle, so it gets cheaper per head the more seats you fill:
| Group | Vehicle | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 people | Saloon | £36.25 | £12.08 |
| 4 people | Estate | £41.13 | £10.28 |
| 6 people | People carrier | £47.97 | £8.00 |
| 8 people | 8-seater minivan | £70.43 | £8.80 |
Taxi, Train or Parking?
Merstham has a railway station, but you still have to get yourself and your cases to it, check the connections to Gatwick, and the first trains are too late for many early flights. Driving and parking at Gatwick means paying for every day you are away, plus the shuttle from the car park to the terminal. A saloon there and back is £70.69 with the 5% return discount, so for most trips longer than a couple of days the taxi works out cheaper as well as easier.
Groups of 9 to 16
For a bigger group, two 8-seaters at £70.43 each, £140.86 in total, take up to 16 people and 16 large cases. That is far cheaper than a single minibus on this short run: a 12 seater is around £240 and a 16 seater around £295. Book the minibus only if the whole group must travel in one vehicle. See 8 seater taxi and minibus hire in Surrey.
When to Leave Merstham
The drive is short, so most people leave about two and a half hours before departure. That covers the journey, bag drop and security with time to spare. The M23 is quiet before 6am but can slow near the airport junction on Friday afternoons and at the start of school holidays, so allow a little extra then. Your airline decides whether you use the North or South Terminal. Put the flight number in the booking and the driver goes to the right one.
Coming Home to Merstham
The driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals once you are through baggage reclaim. The first hour after landing is free, so a late flight costs nothing extra. Book both legs together and the return leg is 5% off.
Related Routes
- Gatwick airport taxi: all routes and prices
- Redhill to Gatwick taxi
- Reigate to Gatwick taxi
- Coulsdon to Gatwick taxi
- Bletchingley to Gatwick taxi
- Caterham to Gatwick taxi
Merstham to Gatwick Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Merstham to Gatwick Airport?
A saloon is £36.25 from our live booking system, an estate £41.13, a people carrier £47.97 and an 8-seater £70.43. The £5 airport fee is included.
How far is Gatwick from Merstham?
About 14 miles by road, mostly on the M23.
Do you offer a taxi service in Merstham for other journeys?
Yes. We take pre-booked journeys from Merstham to all London airports, stations and further afield.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day. Nothing is taken online, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.
What if my flight is delayed?
Add your flight number when you book. We track it, and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands.