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. 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in March
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

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.

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 28h 15m.

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.

Airports near Luton

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Airlines serving Luton

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,467 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,556 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,863 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from $14 to $2,476 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 7% 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 London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$106+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$128+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.50 and $65.99. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Economy (Citroen C3 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.50 and $65.99. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Economy (Citroen C3 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Luton

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$118/day

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$130/day

Intermediate SUV
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