Luxembourg travel guide
Luxembourg Tourism | Luxembourg Guide
You're Going to Love Luxembourg
With 76,684 inhabitants, Luxembourg is the most populous city in Luxembourg. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luxembourg to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Luxembourg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luxembourg in July, when the average temperature is 17 °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 -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Luxembourg, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Luxembourg
Plane
When flying to Luxembourg, you’ll arrive at Luxembourg Airport (LUX), which is located 6 km from the city centre.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Luxembourg, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Luxembourg to Paris takes 2h 12m and costs around $146 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about $193 for a 4h 41m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Luxembourg is the busiest station in Luxembourg. Another popular train station is Luxembourg Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luxembourg, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Brussels, the bus ride to Luxembourg takes 241 km and will cost you around $83. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Luxembourg P&R Bouillon, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Luxembourg. Luxembourg Gasperich is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Luxembourg
Airlines serving Luxembourg
Where to stay in Luxembourg
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Le Place d'Armes - Relais & Châteaux to great affordable options like the Mama Shelter Luxembourg, Luxembourg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $282 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $454 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Luxembourg Aéroport and Hotel Bristol. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luxembourg, with prices from $124 to $737 per night. Gare is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luxembourg are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luxembourg
Most booked hotels in Luxembourg
Hiring a car in Luxembourg
Expect to pay $2.95 per litre in Luxembourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.34 and $47.12. The most frequently booked car type in Luxembourg is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.