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 hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in January
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 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Luton from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 4 km from the centre.

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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 3 km from downtown Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 4 km from the centre.

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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 3 km from downtown Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Luton

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Airlines serving 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, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 294 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge Luton and Citi Hotel London Luton. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 1,511 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 5% cheaper 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 134+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 132+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 72+
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Renting a car in Luton

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Luton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Luton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Luton

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