Car Rental at Luton Airport

Cheapest car rental rates
Fiat 500
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Ceed
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Transit
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Honda CR-V
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Fiat 500
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Up
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Picanto
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Rio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C3 Aircross
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Kona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Captur
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Fiat 500
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Picanto
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 208
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 2008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Yaris
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Ceed
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Optima
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


SEAT Leon
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C3 Aircross
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 2008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Stonic
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Niro
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 3008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


MG 5 STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Kuga
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Jeep Compass
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 508 STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Qashqai
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Fiat 500
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


BMW 1 Series
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Aygo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Fabia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Aygo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Cupra Leon
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Jeep Avenger
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Aygo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Why book with us?




- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Luton Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Luton Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Luton Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 15 suppliers at Luton Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Often branded Luton-London due to its proximity to the British capital, Luton Airport has become increasingly popular with low-cost airlines. While most travelers will make their way straight to London, the town of Luton and the surrounding region can also be surprisingly interesting, if underrated, places to explore. These are four of the most interesting attractions in the area:
- Luton. Luton is not always thought of as a travel destination, but the cozy town that is the location of the airport can be a great start for exploring Southeast England. These include the 14th-century Someries Castle (located next to the airport), Stockwood Discovery Center with a collection of horse-drawn carriages, and Luton Museum & Art Gallery.
- Chilterns. A long range of hills the northeastern corner of which is right next to Luton, the Chilterns won’t top any rating for their height but have nonetheless been recognized as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. Made up of long rolling hills, enclosed fields, woodlands, and hiking trails, the area is a breath of fresh air and greenery in an otherwise very densely populated corner of Britain. A good starting point to explore them is the town of Dunstable Downs just west of Luton, a popular hang-gliding and paragliding spot.
- Cambridge. Located just over an hour’s drive northeast of Luton is Cambridge, one of the most notable university cities in the world and nowadays also a popular travel destination. The city is home to many historical colleges that are as notable for their educational prestige as they are pleasant to look at and also boasts a great collection of parks, museums, and galleries.
- Bedford. Luton is located in Bedfordshire, and the county town giving the area its name is another destination that usually flies under the radar of international visitors but can be surprisingly rewarding if you give it a chance. Once inhabited by the Romans and later a frontier town during the Middle Ages, it has an interesting history and many notable landmarks, some of which can be observed in the Bunyan Museum and Higgins Bedford Gallery. The drive north from Luton Airport takes only about 45 minutes.
Top international routes
- Amsterdam
- Geneva
- Belfast
- Bucharest
- Paris
- Edinburgh
- Dublin
- Warsaw
- Lisbon
- Tirana
Main airlines
easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Blue Air, and Vueling
Terminals
The single passenger terminal has two levels and hosts all domestic and international flights.
Location
Luton Airport is in the county of Bedfordshire. It’s about 47 km (29 mi) north of central London and about 3 km (1.8 mi) east of Luton. Motorways M1, A41, and B525/Avenue Road are the main roads connecting the airport to London.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $15 per day
- Medium cars - from $17 per day
- SUVs - from $20 per day
- Large cars - from $22 per day
- Premium cars - from $56 per day
- Convertibles - from $415 per day
- Station wagons - from $31 per day
- Vans - from $50 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located in the separate car rental center building. A free shuttle runs to it from the Bay 1a bus stop.
Services and facilities
Luton Airport has restaurants, cafés, bars, and a food court, as well as many shops. Duty-free outlets are available to passengers departing for destinations outside the EU. You’ll also find ATMs, currency exchanges, baby care facilities, a luggage wrapping service, a mobile device charging point, and an interfaith prayer room. Luggage storage service is opposite Bar des Voyageurs and is open 24/7. The airport facilities and shuttle bus are easily accessible to travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Asda gas station at 8A Wigmore Lane is open 24/7 and can be reached in about four minutes. There are many other gas stations around Luton Airport and on the way to London.
Popular one-way rentals
- Liverpool (294 km / 183 mi)
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport (232 km / 144 mi)
- Winchester (133 km / 83 mi)
- Didcot (108 km / 67 mi)
- Coventry (112 km / 70 mi)
- Tamworth (150 km / 93 mi)
- Crawley (121 km / 75 mi)
- Mansfield (190 km / 118 mi)
- Watford (30 km / 18 mi)
- Salisbury (167 km / 104 mi)
- Crawley London Gatwick Airport (85 km / 53 mi)
- Swindon (155 km / 96 mi)
- Gloucester Airport (177 km / 110 mi)
- Feltham (64 km / 40 mi)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Luton Airport
- Luton (Downtown)from $47.91 per day2.5 km / 1.55 miles away
- Stevenage (Downtown)from $48.09 per day10.6 km / 6.59 miles away
- Hemel Hempstead (Downtown)from $43.15 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
- Welwyn Garden City Downtownfrom $32.75 per day13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
- St Albans (Downtown)from $54.34 per day13.9 km / 8.64 miles away
- Hatfield (Downtown)from $43.15 per day15.8 km / 9.82 miles away
- Watford Patchetts Greenfrom $49.14 per day23.2 km / 14.42 miles away
- Watford (Downtown)from $36.42 per day24.9 km / 15.47 miles away
- London Barnetfrom $57.02 per day27 km / 16.78 miles away
- London Edgwarefrom $42.56 per day30.2 km / 18.77 miles away
- Milton Keynes (Downtown)from $24.42 per day30.4 km / 18.89 miles away
- Bedford (Downtown)from $47.18 per day30.7 km / 19.08 miles away
- Aylesbury (Downtown)from $43.15 per day30.9 km / 19.2 miles away
- London Finchleyfrom $57.02 per day31.1 km / 19.32 miles away
- London Southgatefrom $44.11 per day31.7 km / 19.7 miles away
- London Kingsburyfrom $57.02 per day32.7 km / 20.32 miles away
- Milton Keynes Railway Stationfrom $49.40 per day33 km / 20.51 miles away
- Enfield Downtownfrom $40.69 per day33.3 km / 20.69 miles away
- London Palmers Greenfrom $51.84 per day33.7 km / 20.94 miles away
- Milton Keynes Bradwellfrom $46.73 per day34.5 km / 21.44 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Luton Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Luton Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Luton Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $27 | A good deal $22 | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$29
in January
$44
in February
$27
in March
$44
in April
$45
in May
$48
in June
$62
in July
$57
in August
$52
in September
$36
in October
$44
in November
$44
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Luton Airport is March — when rental costs average $27.16 per day. This is -0% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $61.56 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Luton Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Luton Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
1.3 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.3 times in March
0.7 times in April
0.7 times in May
0.7 times in June
0.7 times in July
Same as average in August
1.1 times in September
0.9 times in October
1.1 times in November
1.3 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Luton Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 5 days.
8 days in January
8 days in February
6 days in March
6 days in April
5 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
6 days in August
6 days in September
6 days in October
5 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Alamo, Keddy, Europcar, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Luton Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 15 suppliers at Luton Airport in 2026









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