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.

Where to Eat in Luton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Carriages (136 Tennyson Road) and Jayraj Fine Indian Cuisine (636 Hitchin Road Stopsley) are great picks.

When to visit Luton

Luton in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 flight to Luton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 $23. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 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 flight to Luton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 $23. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 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

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,663 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 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 $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

Most booked hotels in Luton

Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$140+
Thistle Express London Luton
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$94+
ibis London Luton Airport
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$106+
easyHotel Luton
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$67+
Stuart Hotel
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$94+

Hiring a car in Luton

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.87.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.87.