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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luton has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Luton
Where to Eat in Luton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Adam’s Brasserie at Luton Hoo (Luton Hoo Hotel The Mansion House) and Wernher Restaurant at Luton Hoo (Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa Luton Hoo) 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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Luton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Luton to Oxford takes 0h 59m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 47 km from Luton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around £11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 3 km from the city centre of Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airports near Luton
Airlines serving Luton
Where to stay in Luton
Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 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 £28 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Luton.
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.90. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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.