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, 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
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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Train. The train journey from Luton to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around RM 123 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 142 for a 1h 35m 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 hire 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Luton takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 52. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 52 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 3 km from the city centre of Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Luton
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 RM 661 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 939 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luton
Most booked hotels in Luton
Hiring a car in Luton
Expect to pay RM 8.82 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 RM 105.82 and RM 141.10.