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. Luton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Luton, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Luton, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Luton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Train. The train journey from Luton to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 2 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 29 miles from Luton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Luton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 2 miles from downtown Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Luton costs $35 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.