Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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, Carriages (136 Tennyson Road) and Red Lion Luton (Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Luton

Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 307
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 307
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 121 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Luton. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 2 miles from the city centre of Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 121 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Luton. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Luton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 2 miles from the city centre of Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Luton

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Airlines serving Luton

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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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 By IHG, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 5,115 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from AED 29 to AED 5,115 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 25% 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 Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 355+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 322+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 334+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 228+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 247+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 155+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Expect to pay AED 6.58 per litre in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 78.88 and AED 105.18. 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 car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.58 per litre in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 78.88 and AED 105.18. 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 car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Luton

People carrier

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 204/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

AED 211/day

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