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.
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.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Train. The train journey from Luton to Southampton takes 1h 42m and costs around €26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €23 for a 2h 00m 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.
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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 95 miles and will cost you around €7. From Coventry, the ticket costs about €5 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.
From 5-star hotels such as the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Luton South - M1 Junction 9, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €176 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Luton costs €33 per day, on average.
Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.02 and €28.02. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Luton, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.