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 December
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in December
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $93 for a 1h 50m 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 Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $93 for a 1h 50m 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 Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 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

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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 By IHG, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,484 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from $14 to $2,484 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 24% 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$129+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$105+
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London Luton Vale Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$148+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.89 and $50.51. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.89 and $50.51. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Luton

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