Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luton to see all of its attractions.

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

Luton in December
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in December
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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.

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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

From 5-star hotels such as the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Luton - South M1, Jct.9, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £589 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from £6 to £1,047 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

Most booked hotels in Luton

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Spark by Hilton Luton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£59+
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Highwayman Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£55+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£66+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Hiring a car in Luton costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Luton costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Luton

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£14/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

Compact
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