Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luton has to offer.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in March
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 flight to Luton from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 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 flight to Luton from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 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

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Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,334 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Icon and CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from $13 to $2,334 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 6% 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$151+
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CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$80+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$85+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.63 and $56.84. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.63 and $56.84. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Luton

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