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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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

Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 427
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luton in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 427
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around RM 284 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 100 for a 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 26 for a journey of 209 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.

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 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around RM 284 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 100 for a 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 26 for a journey of 209 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.

Airports near Luton

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Airlines serving Luton

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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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 RM 545 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 922 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Luton, with prices from RM 35 to RM 4,831 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Luton are about 3% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 554+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 324+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 507+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 441+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 240+
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Hiring a car in Luton

Expect to pay RM 7.60 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 91.13 and RM 121.50. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.60 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 91.13 and RM 121.50. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Luton

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Sixt

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