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, Carriages (136 Tennyson Road) and Red Lion Luton (Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Luton

Luton in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Luton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

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 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from £6 to £1,044 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

Most booked hotels in Luton

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Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£46+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£57+
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The Old Palace Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Hiring a car in Luton costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.05 and £28.07. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Luton costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.05 and £28.07. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Luton

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£13/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£15/day

Compact SUV
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