Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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, Carriages (136 Tennyson Road) and Red Lion Luton (Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Luton

Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Luton from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 29 miles from Luton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL 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 center. The shortest flight to Luton from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 29 miles from Luton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

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Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,084 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,393 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from $8 to $1,393 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Luton by neighborhood

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, 3590 reviews)
$96+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 7080 reviews)
$102+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3208 reviews)
$100+
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The Old Cock Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 745 reviews)
$160+
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Spark by Hilton Luton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1152 reviews)
$84+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 7906 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Luton

Renting a car in Luton costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. 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 Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Luton costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. 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 Compact rental cars (Cupra Leon or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Luton

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