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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 Halifax and takes around 10h.

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 Global Rent A Car, 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 Halifax and takes around 10h.

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 Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,089 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,065 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around C$ 115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,974 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Icon and City Hotel Luton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luton

Most booked hotels in Luton

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Cherish End Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 89+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
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Premier Inn Dunstable South A5
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 78+
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Renting a car in Luton

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

Expect to pay C$ 2.99 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$ 35.88 and C$ 47.84. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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

Expect to pay C$ 2.99 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$ 35.88 and C$ 47.84. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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