Luton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Luton
With a population of 193,669, Luton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Luton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Luton
Where to Eat in Luton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jayraj Fine Indian Cuisine (636 Hitchin Road Stopsley) and Carriages (136 Tennyson Road) are great picks.
When to visit Luton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luton in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Luton, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Luton
Plane
When flying to Luton, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Luton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Luton to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £42 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Luton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 2 miles from the city centre of Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Luton
Airlines serving Luton
Where to stay in Luton
Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luton
Most booked hotels in Luton
Hiring a car in Luton
Hiring a car in Luton costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.44 and £21.92. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.