With a population of 193’669, Luton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luton has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Adam’s Brasserie at Luton Hoo (Luton Hoo Hotel The Mansion House) and Wernher Restaurant at Luton Hoo (Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa Luton Hoo) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luton in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Luton, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
When flying to Luton, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luton from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Luton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Luton to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around S$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about S$ 39 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Luton is the busiest station in Luton. Another popular train station is Luton Leagrave, Beds, located 4 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Luton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 47 km from Luton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Luton takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 5 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Luton Stopsley Inspire, located 3 km from the city centre of Luton. Luton Austin Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Luton South - M1 Junction 9, Luton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 272 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 2.52 per litre in Luton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.22 and S$ 40.29. The most frequently booked car type in Luton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota iQ or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.