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, 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

Luton in January
Estimated package price
$372
2 travelers
Flight to Luton
3 nights at hotel
Luton in January
Estimated package price
$372
2 travelers
Flight to Luton
3 nights at 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 New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 2 miles from downtown Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

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 New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 2 miles from downtown Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from $8 to $1,107 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Luton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5863 reviews)
$130+
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The Old Cock Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 635 reviews)
$203+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 4189 reviews)
$81+
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Highwayman Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1824 reviews)
$76+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1638 reviews)
$116+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, 5045 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Luton

Renting a car in Luton costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Luton, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Luton costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Luton, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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