Car Hire at Luton Airport

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of hire car
- Car hire desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest petrol station
- Popular one-way hires
- Airport information
- Top 20 locations near Luton Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Luton Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Luton Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 13 suppliers at Luton Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

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
- Palma de Mallorca
- Amsterdam
- Malaga
- Lisbon
- Belfast
- Faro
- Edinburgh
- Dublin
- Alicante
- Bucharest
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
- People Carriers - starting at 88 EUR per day
- Small cars - starting at 28 EUR per day
- Medium cars - starting at 31 EUR per day
- SUVs - starting at 33 EUR per day
- Large cars - starting at 36 EUR per day
- Premium cars - starting at 58 EUR per day
- Station wagons - starting at 61 EUR 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
- 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 information
Top 20 locations near Luton Airport
- London Southgatestarting at 49,70 EUR per day31,7 km / 19,7 miles
- London (Downtown)starting at 39,64 EUR per day33,3 km / 20,69 miles
- London Cricklewoodstarting at 49,70 EUR per day36,8 km / 22,87 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at 31,45 EUR per day41,4 km / 25,72 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at 40,52 EUR per day41,7 km / 25,91 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at 41,11 EUR per day41,7 km / 25,91 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at 40,52 EUR per day41,8 km / 25,97 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at 41,06 EUR per day41,8 km / 25,97 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at 42,08 EUR per day41,9 km / 26,04 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at 27,47 EUR per day44,6 km / 27,71 miles
- London Stratford Railway Stationstarting at 78,60 EUR per day44,8 km / 27,84 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at 56,50 EUR per day45,2 km / 28,09 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at 33,83 EUR per day45,7 km / 28,4 miles
- London Kenningtonstarting at 45,53 EUR per day46,5 km / 28,89 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at 52,17 EUR per day46,6 km / 28,96 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at 42,34 EUR per day61,6 km / 38,28 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at 29,59 EUR per day81,7 km / 50,77 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at 21,78 EUR per day114 km / 70,84 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at 33,03 EUR per day123,6 km / 76,8 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at 24,08 EUR per day124,7 km / 77,48 miles
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When to book at Luton Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Luton Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Luton Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
Average price 49 EUR | A good deal 34 EUR | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
26 EUR
in January
26 EUR
in February
27 EUR
in March
38 EUR
in April
39 EUR
in May
42 EUR
in June
51 EUR
in July
42 EUR
in August
31 EUR
in September
30 EUR
in October
27 EUR
in November
47 EUR
in December
The best month to hire a car at Luton Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is 25,63 EUR per day. This is 48% less than the yearly average and 49% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is 50,72 EUR 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 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 in July in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Same as average in January
0,7 times in February
0,9 times in March
Same as average in April
Same as average in May
Same as average in June
1,2 times in July
1,2 times in August
1,2 times in September
Same as average in October
0,9 times in November
Same as average in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Luton Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in August the average hire period is 7 days, while in November, the average hire period is only 4 days.
6 days in January
6 days in February
5 days in March
6 days in April
5 days in May
6 days in June
6 days in July
7 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
4 days in November
6 days in December
Car hire information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Alamo, Budget, Europcar |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | 28 EUR per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Drivalia | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small car |
Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Keddy | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Keddy | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Luton Airport
Car Hire Statistics
Top 13 suppliers at Luton Airport in 2025













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