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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luton has to offer.

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$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
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 Toronto and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Coventry takes 1h 20m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 209 km and will cost you around C$ 9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 225 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 Toronto and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Coventry takes 1h 20m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 209 km and will cost you around C$ 9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 225 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

Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
Good (6,941 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,711 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,565 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,908 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,747 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,642 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,612 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,196 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,751 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,060 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
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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$ 199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 328 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Luton, with prices from C$ 11 to C$ 1,587 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Luton are about 20% cheaper 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 160+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 70+

Renting a car in Luton

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.93 and C$ 39.91. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.93 and C$ 39.91. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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