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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
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 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Luton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the centre.

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 150 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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Luton, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Luton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the centre.

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 150 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 centre.

Airports near Luton

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Where to stay in Luton

From 5-star hotels such as the Luton Hoo Hotel Golf And Spa to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Luton - South M1, Jct.9 By IHG, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,926 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Icon and CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 1,926 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 88+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
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Premier Inn Dunstable South A5
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 89+
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Renting a car in Luton

Renting a car in Luton costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 91 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.74 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$ 32.86 and C$ 43.81. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Luton costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 91 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.74 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$ 32.86 and C$ 43.81. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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