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Luton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Luton Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$16.23 per day
Luton Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
$16.72 per day
Luton Airport
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or similar
Vauxhall Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$22.76 per day
Luton Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$26.45 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Luton Airport
Standard SUV
Vauxhall Insignia or similar
Vauxhall Insignia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$31.33 per day
Luton Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$41.69 per day
Luton Airport
Full-size
BMW 3 series or similar
BMW 3 series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$52.99 per day
Luton Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$57.49 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:51 AM on 11/19/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$33 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
9.5 / 10
Average gas price
$1.81 per liter or $6.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.26 per liter or $8.57 per gallon

Why rent a car in Luton?

Luton is an interesting place to explore. Best known for its international airport and being a gateway to London, it is home to a variety of different cultures and a number of hidden gems. Better yet, it can also serve as a base for accessing the nearby coastline and exploring the rest of Southeast England.
Luton

One-Way Car Rentals in Luton

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Luton and drop off in another city include:

  • From Luton to London - 156 offers from $27.69 per day
  • From Luton to Birmingham - 78 offers from $28.55 per day
  • From Luton to Glasgow - 78 offers from $30.30 per day
  • From Luton to Southampton - 37 offers from $28.55 per day
  • From Luton to Bournemouth - 4 offers from $43.42 per day

Top ways to enter Luton

  • Luton Airport. Popular with a number of low-cost airlines, Luton Airport serves more than 16 million passengers annually. The airport is located about 45 km (28 mi) from downtown London, but just 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Luton.
  • London Heathrow Airport. The busiest airport not only in London, but also the United Kingdom and Europe, London-Heathrow is about 50 minute ride from Luton.
  • London Gatwick Airport. Another large international airport serving London, Gatwick provides connections to and from most of Europe, as well as destinations on other continents. The airport is about 83 km (56 mi) from Luton.
  • Birmingham Airport. A base for five different airlines, Birmingham Airport serves the United Kingdom’s second largest city and the wider West Midlands region. The airport is about a 90 minute drive north of Luton.
  • By rail. If you’re arriving in Luton by train, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at Luton Railway Station.

City facts

  • Luton has a temperate maritime climate with relatively small temperature changes between different seasons. The average temperature is 17 °C  (62.5 °F) in July and 4 °C  (39 °F) in January and February. The rainiest months are October and November.
  • Luton is one of the most multicultural cities of Britain. It has large Indian, Pakistani, Irish, Caribbean, and African communities. These different influences can be observed in the city’s varied neighborhoods, cuisine, and places of worship.

Top sights and activities

  • Wardown Park. Luton is famous for its many parks, but Wardown arguably takes the first prize. It attracts visitors with its fountain and boating lake, as well as important places that are located inside it like the Luton Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a beautiful Victorian mansion. Some other green areas of Luton include Brantwood Park, Stockwood Park, and Kidney Wood.
  • Guru Nanak Gurdwara. One of the most famous Sikh temples outside India, Guru Nanak Gurdwara is both a place of worship and a significant cultural center. Inside the temple and in the around it you can enjoy some of the famous Sikh hospitality and equally well-known Sikh cuisine.
  • St. Mary’s Church. More than 850 years old, this Anglican church is one of the most important architectural and cultural monuments of Luton. Rebuilt a number of times, it is best known for the beautiful stained glass image of Sir John Wenlock, a medieval English diplomat and soldier. 

Traffic and parking

  • The United Kingdom drives on the left-hand side of the road.
  • On-street parking is usually heavily restricted. Never park on a white, double yellow or double red line (stopping on motorways and next to red lines is illegal).
  • You are not allowed to use your mobile phone while driving unless you use a hands-free system.
  • Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 112 km/h (70 mph) on motorways, 112 km/h (70 mph) on dual carriageways, 96 km/h (60 mph) on single carriageways and 48km/h (30 mph) in residential areas and areas with street lightning.
  • In England and Wales, the legal alcohol limit is 0.08% for both experienced and novice drivers. Do keep in mind, however, that in Scotland the legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for both experienced and novice drivers. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines, a suspended license, or even imprisonment.
  • The insurance and documentation of the car needs to be in it whenever you’re driving.
  • If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
  • The emergency numbers are 999 and 112.

Toll roads

Currently there is only a single toll road in the United Kingdom, the M6 toll. You also have to pay a toll for using a number of bridges and tunnels, as well as for entering the central areas of London and Durham (a city in North East England).

As an alternative to the M6 around Birmingham, the M6toll is a 43 km (27 mi) long portion of the road, also known as the Birmingham North Relief Road (BNRR), that relieves congestion on the M6 itself. There are toll gates where you can pay by either cash or credit card. As of March 2019, the price is £6.40 for using the toll road from Monday to Friday (from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), £5.30 for using the toll road on Saturday or Sunday (from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), and £4.10 for using the toll road at night time on any day (from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Find out more on the M6 Toll official website. 

Find out more about toll roads in the United Kingdom on the European toll road website. 

Ideas for day trips

  • Whipsnade Zoo. Both a zoo and a safari park, ZSL Whipsnade is the largest conversation area in Britain. It is home to a great number of animal species that include African hunting dogs, African lions, cheetahs, and even white rhinos. Whipsnade Zoo is just outside Luton and can be reached by car in about 20 minutes.
  • Standalone Farm. Just an hour’s drive north of London is perhaps not where you’d expect to find the most idyllic of British farms, but Standalone is just that place. Park at the entrance and go on a long walk to observe pigs, chickens, horses, goats, and even alpacas. Despite its name, the farm is just 13 km (20 mi) north of Luton.
  • Hatfield House. A childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I, Hatfield is a country house surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens. Come here to marvel at the unique Jacobean architecture that’s more than 400 years old or simply to spend a fun day outdoors. Hatfield House is about half an hour’s drive southeast of Luton.
  • Cambridge. One of the most famous university cities in the world, Cambridge can be a delightful place to visit. Many of the educational buildings are also places of tourist interest such as the impressive King’s, Queen’s, and Trinity Colleges. Cambridge is also home to some of the best museums in the UK, including the Fitzwilliam Museum of arts and antiquities, as well as the Sedgewick Museum of Earth Sciences. Located 41 miles (66 km) northeast of Luton, Cambridge can be reached in about an hour.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car type in Luton is an economy, closely followed by compact and intermediate. The most popular rental cars in the city are the Ford Fiesta, the Kia Stonic, and the Volvo V40.

Further destinations

  • London. The largest metropolis in Europe and, according to some estimates, the most visited city in the world, London is a truly fascinating place to visit. It has something for everyone and more diversity than most countries, yet manages to retain its unique character and flavour. London is just one hour’s drive south of Luton.
  • Birmingham. Britain’s second city might not get as much attention as some of its counterparts of the same size, but hopefully that’s about to change. As industrial and busy as always, the “City of a Thousand Trades” has recently also developed a great cultural vibe. Birmingham is about 140 mi (85 km) north of Luton.
  • Bristol. A maritime metropolis and more recently a hub of electronic music and visual arts, Bristol is one of the most unique and interesting English cities. There are a number of landmarks in this city, but its number one attraction is its character. Bristol is about two-and-a-half hour’s drive southwest of Luton.
  • Wales. Scenic and culturally distinct, Wales is one of the most interesting parts of the UK. Home of dragons and Celtic heritage, it has some of the wildest mountainscapes and beaches in the United Kingdom, as well as cozy and sophisticated cities like Cardiff and Swansea. The former, the capital of Wales, is just across the Bristol Channel from Bristol and takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach from Luton. Meanwhile, natural attractions like Snowdonia National Park and the Brecon Beacons can both be reached in about four hours.

Car rental prices in Luton

  • Station wagons - from $41 per day
  • Large cars - from $21 per day
  • Medium cars - from $18 per day
  • Vans - from $57 per day
  • Premium cars - from $39 per day
  • Small cars - from $16 per day
  • SUVs - from $23 per day

Money-saving and other tips

These are some of the things you can do to get a great car rental deal in Luton:

  • Compare rates of different rental car providers
  • Book your rental car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Luton is the cheapest in February when renting a car is about 50% cheaper than the yearly average and a whole 65% cheaper than renting a car in July.
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Top 20 cities near Luton

  1. Watford from $23.15 per day
    23.3 km / 14.5 miles away
  2. Milton Keynes from $29.26 per day
    30.4 km / 18.9 miles away
  3. Aylesbury from $24.59 per day
    30.9 km / 19.2 miles away
  4. Uxbridge
    37.5 km / 23.3 miles away
  5. Slough from $27.34 per day
    43.3 km / 26.9 miles away
  6. London from $13.30 per day
    44.6 km / 27.7 miles away
  7. Hounslow from $18.34 per day
    45.1 km / 28 miles away
  8. Feltham from $24.21 per day
    48 km / 29.8 miles away
  9. Cambridge from $26.82 per day
    51.8 km / 32.2 miles away
  10. Northampton from $29.26 per day
    53.7 km / 33.4 miles away
  11. Croydon from $54.16 per day
    58 km / 36 miles away
  12. Dartford from $24.21 per day
    61.6 km / 38.3 miles away
  13. Chelmsford from $29.26 per day
    61.7 km / 38.3 miles away
  14. Reading from $27.34 per day
    65 km / 40.4 miles away
  15. Guildford from $24.21 per day
    71.3 km / 44.3 miles away
  16. Peterborough from $21.33 per day
    77.5 km / 48.2 miles away
  17. Gatwick from $16.25 per day
    81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
  18. Crawley from $22.46 per day
    85.7 km / 53.3 miles away
  19. Basingstoke from $27.34 per day
    85.9 km / 53.4 miles away
  20. Maidstone from $28.34 per day
    90.8 km / 56.4 miles away

Top 20 locations near Luton

  1. Luton Airport from $16.23 per day
  2. Enfield Downtown from $27.34 per day
    33.3 km / 20.7 miles away
  3. London Stansted Airport from $15.46 per day
    41.4 km / 25.7 miles away
  4. London Marylebone Train Station from $20.00 per day
    41.6 km / 25.8 miles away
  5. London Kings Cross Train Station from $22.94 per day
    41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  6. London St Pancras Train Station from $23.11 per day
    41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  7. London Edgware Road from $19.09 per day
    41.8 km / 26 miles away
  8. London Paddington Train Station from $19.62 per day
    41.9 km / 26 miles away
  9. London Mayfair from $29.62 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles away
  10. London Heathrow Airport from $13.30 per day
    44.6 km / 27.7 miles away
  11. London Stratford Train Station from $44.91 per day
    44.8 km / 27.8 miles away
  12. Waterloo Train Station from $33.99 per day
    45.2 km / 28.1 miles away
  13. London Fulham from $21.09 per day
    45.7 km / 28.4 miles away
  14. London Kennington from $41.58 per day
    46.5 km / 28.9 miles away
  15. London Ilford
    46.7 km / 29 miles away
  16. London City Airport from $20.24 per day
    50.4 km / 31.3 miles away
  17. London Lewisham from $27.31 per day
    52.3 km / 32.5 miles away
  18. London Airport Gatwick from $16.25 per day
    81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
  19. Birmingham Airport from $14.22 per day
    114 km / 70.8 miles away
  20. Southampton Airport from $23.26 per day
    123.6 km / 76.8 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Luton?

Car rental prices in Luton vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Luton
$20.58
January
$20.94
February
$39.08
March
$37.71
April
$42.82
May
$39.08
June
$44.95
July
$44.98
August
$32.40
September
$32.22
October
$33.60
November
$39.00
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Luton is January (when prices average $20.58 per day). This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $44.98).

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’s the usual rental length in Luton?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in November, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Luton
5
January
7
February
5
March
5
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
7
August
5
September
5
October
4
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Luton?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Luton is January, and the least popular is November.
Monthly searches in Luton by pick-up date relative to the average
133%
January
74%
February
86%
March
90%
April
92%
May
101%
June
125%
July
114%
August
110%
September
92%
October
67%
November
115%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Drivalia, Keddy, GreenMotion, Alamo, Budget
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Drivalia Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Drivalia Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Drivalia Renault Captur 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Vauxhall Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Nissan Qashqai 5 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Budget MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Citroen C3 Aircross 5 1 SUVs
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Hungary
Nissan Juke
2/27/24
I travelled around London. I enjoyed Cambridge very much.
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
1/29/24
Visiting family
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
6/8/23
Wales. Great views. Cute villages. Many many sheep.
Australia
Fiat 500
8/24/22
With hindsight, the very small car I hired was not suitable for a long 4 hour journey through the hills of Wales. However, the car was great when pottering around town.
Spain
Vauxhall Astra
7/28/22
Visiting relations so travelled 900 miles without incident. Great to see all the family.
Romania
Nissan Juke
7/10/22
St Michael's Mount in Marazion is a real wonder, King Arthur castel in Tintagel, the same. Stonehenge as always a pleasure to visit, so clean and well organized. Avebury and Glastonbury, two other jewels on South England for those who want to discover different places
Ireland
Fiat 500
6/9/22
It was laid out perfectly no tips as they had everything covered
Ireland
Ford Focus
3/31/22
Avoid London Congestion zone by Map Enjoy
Switzerland
Ford Focus
8/4/20
Hilton Hotel at Parkway station stores the luggage free of charge, even if you are not a hotel guest.
Ireland
Citroen C4 Cactus Auto.
5/23/19
Luton is not the nicest place but lovely areas around it !
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta 3d
4/29/19
Traveling to bath lovely time Matlock in Derbyshire was great
United Kingdom
VW Polo
4/29/19
Drop off & pick up too far from terminal, drop off / pick up charge the usual British rip off. The terminal building has become a shopping mall with Duty Free ? More expensive then outside so what's the point of it all.
Spain
Ford Fiesta
2/15/19
Pick up and drop off at Luton was good. The bus goes every 15 minutes to the Easijet desk to pick up the car. Got lost getting to motorway from Easirent and may be useful to have a flyer giving directions. Very good service.
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
8/23/18
The only thing that was stressful was finding out where to go. There was now sign or not information anywhere saying where tongonor whichnbus to get. This ment I got the wrong bus first time which was very stressful as I was traveling along with my 4month old. After I found the collection point everything was brilliant. I can't stress enough how friendly and helpful all the staff were.
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
7/18/18
Small and bearable!! A pleasant surprise..

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$33.20
Lowest daily price
$16.23
Total cars available
374

Top 12 suppliers in Luton in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 17 reviews
2 locations
$22 - $203
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.7 / 16 reviews
2 locations
$25 - $100
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.6 / 14 reviews
1 location
$23 - $138
Drivalia
Drivalia
Very good 8.4 / 119 reviews
1 location
$16 - $88
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 38 reviews
1 location
$26 - $219
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 7 reviews
1 location
$23 - $138
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
1 location
$26 - $237
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.1 / 8 reviews
2 locations
$29 - $111
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.8 / 54 reviews
2 locations
$20 - $37
EZ Drive Car Rentals
EZ Drive Car Rentals
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$38 - $477
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.5 / 5 reviews
1 location
$38 - $477
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Below average 6.8 / 74 reviews
1 location
$16 - $96

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