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
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
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 26h 55m.

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 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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 55m.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,019 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,995 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,444 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,394 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,784 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,077 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,377 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 $14 to $2,377 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 4% 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$149+
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CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$68+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Hiring a car in Luton costs $88 per day, on average, or $354 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.41 and $57.88. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Luton costs $88 per day, on average, or $354 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.41 and $57.88. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Luton

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