Car Rental at Luton Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$16.23
per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$16.72
per day
Compact
Vauxhall Astra
or similar
$22.76
per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
$26.45
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard SUV
Vauxhall Insignia
or similar
$31.33
per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
$41.69
per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series
or similar
$52.99
per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar
$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%
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
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
- 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
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)
Airport info
Luton Airport (LTN)
- IATA: LTN
- ICAO: EGGW
- Name: Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance from city: 1.9 miles / 3 km
Top 20 locations near Luton Airport
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Map of Car Rental Locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Luton Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Luton Airport is January — when rental costs average $20.58 per day. This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $44.98 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.
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.
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 February the average rental period is 7 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Luton Airport
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 November.
Monthly searches at Luton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| 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.
FB
Ireland
Peugeot 2008
8/25/24
White cliffs of Dover were spectacular
KD
Ireland
Kia Niro
7/4/24
Family visit. Had one meal the Four Alls, v high quality. Stayed Premier Inn, Evesham. Nice today spot next to large shopping area, with activities for kids (high ropes, soft play, minigolf). Daily breakfast Premier Inn v good value and good quality.
OD
Israel
Ford Focus
12/12/23
Family
BC
Romania
Fiat 500
11/13/23
Restaurant 27 spices and driving left lane.
MS
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
11/5/23
Not buses
DC
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
7/4/23
Just over visiting daughter
JN
Czech Republic
Ford Focus
5/22/23
Beautiful nature trips
GP
Poland
Ford Fiesta
5/6/23
Good service
NS
Spain
Fiat 500
3/29/23
Visiting family
ES
Bulgaria
Fiat 500
6/29/22
Tips&recommendations- just follow Easi rent terms&condictions if you want to have hassle free relations with them.
RD
Portugal
Vauxhall Corsa
2/25/22
The depot is located at a distance from the airport but the shuttle service is free and fairly quick. Clean and tidy, VERY friendly Alamo staff.
MD
Ireland
Vauxhall Corsa
11/10/21
The guys were absolute amazing and will definitely head back to Alamo again thankyou
MJ
Poland
Ford Focus
8/7/20
You should consider that this rental company is located about 5 miles from the airport. There is a free shuttle bus but the transfer takes about 15 mins + wait time.
CC
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
7/31/20
a bit far out to rent but there is a buss from luton town centre to the rental. dont take the shuttle bus to the airport. easier to just pay for a bus from the town.
JF
Canada
Hyundai i30
6/18/19
The shuttle from the airport terminal to the office is very convenient.
KH
Cyprus
VW Polo
1/7/19
It was only a nights stay in a close by hotel and we were very impressed with the hotel.
VD
United Kingdom
VW Golf
9/14/18
THANKS FOR A GREAT SERVICE, WILL DEFINITELY USE YOU AGAIN
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
26
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$33.20
Lowest daily price
$16.23
Total cars available
366
Top 12 suppliers at Luton Airport in 2024
+4401582342660
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
$22 - $203
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
+4403713843413
President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
$25 - $100
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Avis
+4403445446021
President Way,
Luton, LU2 9NL, United Kingdom
$23 - $138
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Drivalia
+4401582344812
Drivalia Car Hire, Airparks, Grove Rd, Slip End, Luton LU1 4BZ
$16 - $88
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 00:30
Tue:06:00 - 00:30
Wed:06:00 - 00:30
Thu:06:00 - 00:30
Fri:06:00 - 00:30
Sat:06:00 - 00:30
Sun:06:00 - 00:30
+4401582342660
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
$26 - $219
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Budget
+4403445444646
President Way,
Luton, LU2 9NL, United Kingdom
$23 - $138
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
National
+4401582342660
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
$26 - $237
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
+442070188246
Prudence Place, Proctor Way, Luton LU2 9PE
$29 - $111
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:07:00 - 20:00
Fri:07:00 - 20:00
Sat:07:00 - 16:00
Sun:07:00 - 16:00
+4403713843413
President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
$20 - $37
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
EZ Drive Car Rentals
+4402031054566
London Luton Airport, Holiday Inn Hotel
$38 - $70
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 18:00
Tue:08:00 - 18:00
Wed:08:00 - 18:00
Thu:08:00 - 18:00
Fri:08:00 - 18:00
Sat:10:00 - 16:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713843413
Car Hire Centre, Building 250, Luton LU2 9LY
$38 - $70
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
+441582797311
42-50 Kimpton Rd, Luton LU2 0FP
$16 - $96
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:07:00 - 20:00
Fri:07:00 - 21:00
Sat:08:00 - 13:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
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