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Luton (Downtown), Luton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest car rental rates

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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
1
$149.30
per day
Free cancellation
6.8
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Exit Leagrave Station and walk to the nearest bus stop on Station Road. 2. Take Bus 27 (operated by Arriva Beds and Bucks) heading towards Marsh Farm. The bus runs frequently and stops near Leagrave Road. 3. Get off at a stop close to 510 Leagrave Road, which is approximately a 10-minute ride. 4. Walk for about 2–3 minutes from the bus stop to the car park.
Drop-off information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen Golf

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
$161.79
per day
Free cancellation
6.8
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Exit Leagrave Station and walk to the nearest bus stop on Station Road. 2. Take Bus 27 (operated by Arriva Beds and Bucks) heading towards Marsh Farm. The bus runs frequently and stops near Leagrave Road. 3. Get off at a stop close to 510 Leagrave Road, which is approximately a 10-minute ride. 4. Walk for about 2–3 minutes from the bus stop to the car park.
Drop-off information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Contactless pick-up
Online check-in

Ford Puma

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
$174.28
per day
Free cancellation
6.8
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Exit Leagrave Station and walk to the nearest bus stop on Station Road. 2. Take Bus 27 (operated by Arriva Beds and Bucks) heading towards Marsh Farm. The bus runs frequently and stops near Leagrave Road. 3. Get off at a stop close to 510 Leagrave Road, which is approximately a 10-minute ride. 4. Walk for about 2–3 minutes from the bus stop to the car park.
Drop-off information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Contactless pick-up
Online check-in

Peugeot 2008

or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
$186.78
per day
Free cancellation
6.8
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Exit Leagrave Station and walk to the nearest bus stop on Station Road. 2. Take Bus 27 (operated by Arriva Beds and Bucks) heading towards Marsh Farm. The bus runs frequently and stops near Leagrave Road. 3. Get off at a stop close to 510 Leagrave Road, which is approximately a 10-minute ride. 4. Walk for about 2–3 minutes from the bus stop to the car park.
Drop-off information
Downtown
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:56 on 13/06/26. 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
$58 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.01 per liter or $7.61 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10

Top 20 locations near Luton (Downtown)

  1. Luton Airportfrom $20.38 per day
    2.5 km / 1.55 miles away
  2. Hatfield (Downtown)from $18.30 per day
    17.5 km / 10.87 miles away
  3. Watford (Downtown)from $18.20 per day
    25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
  4. London Barnetfrom $37.21 per day
    28.3 km / 17.58 miles away
  5. Aylesbury (Downtown)from $18.58 per day
    28.5 km / 17.71 miles away
  6. London Edgwarefrom $27.56 per day
    31 km / 19.26 miles away
  7. London Finchleyfrom $36.01 per day
    32.3 km / 20.07 miles away
  8. London Southgatefrom $34.29 per day
    33.2 km / 20.63 miles away
  9. London Kingsburyfrom $45.84 per day
    33.5 km / 20.82 miles away
  10. Enfield Downtown
    35.1 km / 21.81 miles away
  11. London Palmers Greenfrom $34.35 per day
    35.2 km / 21.87 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
SIXT
24-34 Crawley Road
B
Enterprise
1C HAZELBURY CRESCENT,
C
Europcar
UNIT 1 BARRATT INDUSTRIAL PARK
D
Keddy
UNIT 1 BARRATT INDUSTRIAL PARK
E
Aura Car Hire
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street

When to book in Luton (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Luton (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Luton (Downtown) 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 November
A good deal $72 Cheapest supplier Enterprise Cheapest car type Large cars
Average rental costs per day in Luton (Downtown)
$79
$39
$0

$37

in January

Jan

$59

in February

Feb

$24

in March

Mar

$58

in April

Apr
May
Jun

$38

in July

Jul

$68

in August

Aug

$38

in September

Sep
Oct

$72

in November

Nov

$60

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Luton (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $24.07 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $71.53 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 in Luton (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Luton (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in January.

Monthly searches in Luton (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
3.4
1.7
0

0.4 times in January

Jan

0.4 times in February

Feb

0.4 times in March

Mar

3.1 times in April

Apr
May
Jun

0.4 times in July

Jul

2 times in August

Aug

0.4 times in September

Sep
Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov

1.2 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Luton (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Luton (Downtown)
11
6
0

10 days in January

Jan

5 days in February

Feb

10 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr
May
Jun

3 days in July

Jul

2 days in August

Aug

6 days in September

Sep
Oct

5 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Aura Car Hire
🚗 Popular car typesLarge cars, vans, SUVs, small cars
🤑 Lowest price$18 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEnterprise

Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Luton (Downtown)

10
starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Vauxhall Astra
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Jun 25, 2022
starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
Vauxhall Astra
Convenient for Luton airport.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Aura Car Hire (rated 6.8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$18
Total cars available
39

Top 5 suppliers in Luton (Downtown) in 2026

SIXT
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$30
per day
24-34 Crawley Road
+442070188246
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
$18–$111
per day
1C HAZELBURY CRESCENT,
01582431122
Show 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
08:00-13:00
Europcar
Europcar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$18–$111
per day
UNIT 1 BARRATT INDUSTRIAL PARK
+4403713845919
Show 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
08:00-13:00
Keddy
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$18–$111
per day
UNIT 1 BARRATT INDUSTRIAL PARK
+4403713845919
Show 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
08:00-13:00
Aura Car Hire
Aura Car Hire
6.8
Acceptable
Value for money
5.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
5.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
5.5
Car condition
6.2
$210–$272
per day
The Galaxy, 1 Bridge Street
+442031054566 / +442070466591
Show 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
08:00-13:00

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Jun 14, 2026
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Jun 14, 2026
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Quick understanding of the booking process
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Jun 14, 2026
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Value for money
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Jun 14, 2026
Easy
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Jun 14, 2026
Easy website
Easy website, good prices easy payments
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Jun 14, 2026
Easy booking
Easy booking
Dean Mays,
Jun 14, 2026
Highly recommend it
Good service. Friendly and accomodating to our requests.
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Jun 14, 2026
Ease of booking
Fast booking and good price
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Jun 14, 2026
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Good price, good service, easy to use app. The service was efficient and fast. Got v...
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Jun 14, 2026
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Jun 14, 2026
Easy to use site
Easy to use site. Happy with available selection and prices reasonable
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Jun 14, 2026
I found an attentive ear to my requests
I found an attentive ear to my requests, from Mrs. Desmond, she was a great help.
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Jun 14, 2026
Ease of booking
Ease of booking
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Jun 14, 2026
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EASY TO BOOK COMEPETEIVE PRICING. WORTH BOOKING EVERYTIME
MARIA RITA VEGAS,
Jun 14, 2026
Quick and easy
Quick, easy and very cost effective
Mrs Crosley,
Jun 14, 2026
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