Unfortunately, Gatwick Airport is not in the centre of London which makes it essential that you decide to hire a car, unless you plan to spend all your time at the airport! We could look at the transport system in two ways. On the one hand, the frequent buses into London are a saviour for those without cars. They allow you to get into London with a minimum amount of hassle. On the other hand, you are then in London city centre without any form of transport having to try and find your way through streets which may be very unfamiliar.

Hire a car and this is not an issue. Ok, it may be slightly more expensive than using public transport but think of it in a slightly different way. How much would you value the peace of mind that you get from hiring a car and knowing that, no matter where you want to go, you don’t have to look for hours at bus routes and train times and you don’t fret when the bus is running late? Of course, in a recession you may not be willing to spend a bit more but surely the convenience is worth the few extra pounds, just think of the amount of stress you are avoiding! I can understand scepticism but the public transport system in Britain isn’t exactly running on Greenwich time – it feels as though they’re always ten minutes late! For the sake of a little bit extra money, you have much more security and can relax and enjoy your time in London!