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. 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
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.
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 U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Luton
Where to stay in Luton
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from $14 to $2,482 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luton
Most booked hotels in Luton
Hiring a car in Luton
Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.18 and $65.57. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.