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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luton to see all of its attractions.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 25m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and FlexWays, among others, in London.

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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 25m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and FlexWays, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

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Airlines serving Luton

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,874 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,541 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 1,968 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

Most booked hotels in Luton

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Cherish End Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
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Premier Inn Dunstable South A5
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 73+
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Renting a car in Luton

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 per litre in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.33 and C$ 52.44. 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 Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 per litre in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.33 and C$ 52.44. 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 Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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