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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 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 Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Luton takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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.

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 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 Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Luton takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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

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Airlines serving Luton

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air France
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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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 By IHG, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,018 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from £6 to £1,018 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 5% 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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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£52+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£50+
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The Highwayman
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Hiring a car in Luton costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Luton costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Luton

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£10/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£12/day

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