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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 11h 50m.

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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 Halifax and takes around 11h 50m.

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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,175 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,020 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

Average rates range from around C$ 114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,953 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 1,953 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 1% 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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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Cherish End Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 119+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 76+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 88+
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Renting a car in Luton

Renting a car in Luton costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 53 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 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$ 34.32 and C$ 45.76. 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 (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Luton costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 53 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 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$ 34.32 and C$ 45.76. 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 (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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