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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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 7h.

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 FlexWays, 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 centre The shortest flight to Luton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 FlexWays, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,219 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,208 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,630 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

Most booked hotels in Luton

Cherish End Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
OYO The Luton Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 89+

Renting a car in Luton

Expect to pay C$ 3.10 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$ 37.18 and C$ 49.57. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Premium (Class Premium SUV 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.10 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$ 37.18 and C$ 49.57. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Premium (Class Premium SUV 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.