With 76,684 inhabitants, Luxembourg is the most populous city in Luxembourg. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luxembourg has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luxembourg in July, when the average temperature is 17 °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 -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Luxembourg, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
When flying to Luxembourg, you’ll arrive at Luxembourg Airport (LUX), which is located 6 km from the city centre.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Luxembourg, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Luxembourg to Paris takes 2h 12m and costs around AED 323 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about AED 426 for a 4h 41m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Luxembourg is the busiest station in Luxembourg. Another popular train station is Luxembourg Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luxembourg, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Brussels, the bus ride to Luxembourg takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 184. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Luxembourg P&R Bouillon, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Luxembourg. Luxembourg Gasperich is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Le Place d'Armes - Relais & Châteaux to great affordable options like the Mama Shelter Luxembourg, Luxembourg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 623 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,002 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Luxembourg Aéroport and Hotel Bristol. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luxembourg, with prices from AED 275 to AED 1,627 per night. Gare is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luxembourg are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay AED 6.51 per litre in Luxembourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 78.01 and AED 104.01. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Luxembourg, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.