Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luton to see all of its attractions.

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$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
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 Edmonton and takes around 13h.

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 keddy by Europcar, 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 Edmonton and takes around 13h.

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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Airports near Luton

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (8,251 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,256 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,001 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,703 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,504 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 1,976 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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$ 127+
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$ 101+
OYO The Luton Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 76+

Renting a car in Luton

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.