Car Hire at Luton Airport

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Luton Airport, Luton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Luton Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 10.88 / per day
Luton Airport Car Hire
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 17.49 / per day
Luton Airport Car Hire
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 19.58 / per day
Luton Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 20.45 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Luton Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 22.26 / per day
Luton Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 35.16 / per day
Luton Airport Car Hire
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 49.63 / per day
Luton Airport Car Hire
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E class or comparable
Mercedes Benz E class
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 70.90 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 12:00 on 2023-11-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 31 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.2 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.52 per litre or £ 5.75 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.53 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.64 per litre or £ 6.21 / 1 gallon
Luton Airport Car Hire

Airport Car Hire

While many people only fly to Luton as a cheaper way to get to London, the Bedfordshire town actually offers access to a lot of other interesting places. If you pick up a car at Luton Airport, many interesting destinations are just a short drive away. Here are three of them: 

  • Cambridge. One of the world’s most famous university cities, Cambridge has that special charm and sophistication about it. Many of the city’s educational facilities are also its biggest tourist attractions, from the classical buildings of Trinity College and St. John’s College to the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. Other attractions include the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and many more museums and galleries, as well as parks and gardens. Located about 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Luton Airport, Cambridge can be reached in an hour. If you liked Cambridge, you might also consider a visit to its equally charming old competitor, Oxford, which is about the same distance from Luton, but in the opposite direction.
  • Chilterns. Designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Chiltern Hills stretch for 72 km (45 miles) in a corridor between Luton, Oxford, Reading, and London. Although the peaks reach quite modest heights, the area more than makes up for it with its network of walking paths, views of meadows and rolling hills, and many species of birds. One of the nicest nature areas in this part of the country, the Chilterns are just a short drive southwest of Luton.
  • Luton. While neither foreign visitors nor the British themselves usually think of Luton as a famous tourist destination, the town where the airport is located also offers some interesting things to see and do. There’s lovely architecture like Luton Town Hall, St. Mary’s Church, and Someries Castle, as well as the Stockwood Discovery Centre and Luton Museum and Art Gallery. There’s also a lot of greenery to enjoy like the Wardown Park, Woodside Farm and Wildfowl Park. If you’re looking for an underrated, fun destination, you might not need to search further than where you’ve landed. 

Top international routes

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 hire car

  • Station wagons - starting at £ 23 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 24 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 13 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 36 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 50 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 11 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 18 per day

Car hire desks

Most are located in the separate car rental centre 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 petrol station

Asda petrol station at 8A Wigmore Lane is open 24/7 and can be reached in about four minutes. There are many other petrol stations around Luton Airport and on the way to London.

Popular one-way hires

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Airport information

Score
6.5
  • Getting to the airport 7.0
  • Check-in and departures 7.2
  • Facilities and services 6.4
  • Wi-Fi 5.6
  • Dining and car hire services 6.4
  • Lounge 6.4

Luton Airport (LTN)

  • IATA: LTN
  • ICAO: EGGW
  • Name: Luton Airport (LTN)
  • Distance from the city centre: 1.9 miles / 3 km

Top 20 Destinations around Luton Airport

  1. Car Hire in London Southgate starting at £ 24.76 per day
    31.7 km / 19.7 miles away
  2. Car Hire in the city centre of Enfield starting at £ 51.69 per day
    33.3 km / 20.7 miles away
  3. Car Hire in London Cricklewood starting at £ 24.76 per day
    36.8 km / 22.9 miles away
  4. Car Hire at London Airport Stansted starting at £ 11.53 per day
    41.4 km / 25.7 miles away
  5. 41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  6. 41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  7. Car Hire at London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 17.59 per day
    41.8 km / 26.0 miles away
  8. Car Hire in London Edgware Road starting at £ 9.41 per day
    41.8 km / 26.0 miles away
  9. 41.9 km / 26.0 miles away
  10. Car Hire at London Airport Heathrow starting at £ 9.50 per day
    44.6 km / 27.7 miles away
  11. 44.8 km / 27.8 miles away
  12. Car Hire at Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 17.33 per day
    45.2 km / 28.1 miles away
  13. Car Hire in London Fulham starting at £ 14.51 per day
    45.7 km / 28.4 miles away
  14. Car Hire in Reading East starting at £ 24.76 per day
    61.6 km / 38.3 miles away
  15. Car Hire at London Airport Gatwick starting at £ 9.07 per day
    81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
  16. Car Hire at Birmingham Airport starting at £ 12.84 per day
    114.0 km / 70.8 miles away
  17. Car Hire at Southampton Airport starting at £ 25.52 per day
    123.6 km / 76.8 miles away
  18. Car Hire at East Midlands Airport starting at £ 13.89 per day
    124.7 km / 77.5 miles away
  19. 159.7 km / 99.2 miles away
  20. Car Hire at Bristol Airport starting at £ 9.60 per day
    170.8 km / 106.1 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Luton Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Luton Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Luton Airport
£ 29.33
January
£ 24.82
February
£ 28.64
March
£ 37.61
April
£ 41.91
May
£ 43.30
June
£ 57.12
July
£ 43.23
August
£ 32.64
September
£ 27.58
October
£ 23.40
November
£ 42.93
December
The best month to hire a car at Luton Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £ 23.40 per day. This is 35% less than the yearly average and 59% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 57.12 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Luton Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in December, the average hire length is 7 days, while in October, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Luton Airport
6
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
5
May
6
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
4
October
4
November
7
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Luton Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Luton Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at Luton Airport in October in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly searches at Luton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
74%
January
58%
February
66%
March
106%
April
105%
May
134%
June
118%
July
101%
August
88%
September
154%
October
102%
November
95%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Drivalia, Easirent, Keddy, Alamo, GreenMotion
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 11 per day
Cheapest supplier Drivalia

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Drivalia Ford Fiesta 5 1 Small cars
Drivalia Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Easirent Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Easirent Fiat 500 3 2 Small cars
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Easirent Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
30 October 2023
Our car was used to get us home from Luton to Aberdeen through the night due to a missed flight connection.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
19 October 2023
Just the journey really
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
25 July 2023
Visiting family

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
7.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 30.79
Lowest daily price
£ 10.88
Total cars available
228

Top 12 Hire Companies at Luton Airport in 2023

Alamo
Alamo
Outstanding 8.9 / 31 reviews
+4401582342660
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
£ 19 - £ 107
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.9 / 12 reviews
+4403713843413
President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
£ 19 - £ 73
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.9 / 8 reviews
+4401582342660
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
£ 21 - £ 110
Drivalia
Drivalia
Outstanding 8.8 / 58 reviews
+4401582344812
Drivalia Car Hire, Airparks, Grove Rd, Slip End, Luton LU1 4BZ
£ 11 - £ 87
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
National
National
Outstanding 8.7 / 8 reviews
+4401582342660
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
£ 23 - £ 121
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:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.7 / 5 reviews
+4403445446021
President Way, Luton, LU2 9NL, United Kingdom
£ 21 - £ 60
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
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 8 reviews
+442070188246
Prudence Place, Proctor Way, Luton LU2 9PE
£ 76 - £ 99
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
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.5 / 36 reviews
+4403713843413
President Way, Luton LU2 9NL
£ 14 - £ 25
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
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.3 / 1 reviews
+4403445444646
President Way, Luton, LU2 9NL, United Kingdom
£ 19 - £ 58
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
Easirent
Easirent
Outstanding 8.2 / 144 reviews
+441582344812
c/o Airparks, Grove Road, Slipend - Shuttle-
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 06:00-23:59
Interrent
Interrent
Outstanding 8.2
+441582431694
Unit 1, Barratt Industrial Estate, Airport Way - Off Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:00:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Great 7.9 / 64 reviews
+441582797311
42-50 Kimpton Rd, Luton LU2 0FP
£ 12 - £ 53
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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