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. Luton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Luton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Adam’s Brasserie at Luton Hoo (Luton Hoo Hotel The Mansion House) and Wernher Restaurant at Luton Hoo (Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa Luton Hoo) are great picks.
When to visit Luton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luton in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Luton, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Luton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Luton to Oxford takes 1h 07m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city center, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 4 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 47 km from Luton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 3 km from downtown Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Luton
Where to stay in Luton
Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luton
Most booked hotels in Luton
Renting a car in Luton
Renting a car in Luton costs $38 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.