Car hire at London Luton Airport

Cheapest car £11.64/day Mini · £82 for 7 days
Average quote £67.39/day £472 per 7-day hire
Cars found 361 from 11 rental companies
To the city centre 2 mi Car hire in Luton →
Airport codes LTN ICAO EGGW

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Luton Airport is minutes from the M1, which makes it a handy base for the Chilterns, Bedfordshire and the Midlands as well as London. Compare suppliers at and around the airport in one search, with the full price in front of you.

Where to collect your car

Most suppliers are clustered on President Way and at the airport's Car Hire Centre, close to the terminal; a few work from hotels and car parks nearby. Some desks are a short walk away, others involve a transfer, so check the pick-up type on each offer and the directions on your voucher.

  • Car rental center
  • In Terminal
  • Meet & Greet
  • Shuttle Bus
Map of car rental offices

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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at London Luton Airport

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Mini £82£11.64/day
Economy £85£12.18/day
SUV £100£14.29/day
Compact £104£14.87/day
People carrier £115£16.42/day
Medium £141£20.17/day
Electric £189£26.97/day
Premium £259£37.01/day
Large £303£43.28/day
Luxury £318£45.48/day
Estate £426£60.81/day
Convertible £10,633£1,519.05/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at London Luton Airport

DrivaliaDRIVUSGreenMotionKeddyU-Save
Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£200 - £10,000, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Not seen in our search

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 63% automatic · 72% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

M1 junction 10

Airport Way (A1081) runs from the terminal to M1 junction 10 - north for Milton Keynes, south for the M25.

Chilterns and St Albans

The Chiltern Hills, Whipsnade and the cathedral city of St Albans are all close for a first day out.

Luton DART

The DART shuttle links Luton Airport Parkway station with the terminal, useful if you return the car and continue by train.

London charges

Driving into Greater London brings the ULEZ, and central London adds the Congestion Charge.

Good questions

Car hire at London Luton Airport - FAQ

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How much does car hire at London Luton Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a mini at £81.51 (about £11.64 a day), and the average quote there was £471.71. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at London Luton Airport?

Our search found offers from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Drivalia, DRIVUS, Enterprise, Europcar, GreenMotion, Keddy, National and U-Save. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Where are the car hire desks at Luton Airport?

Most rental companies are on President Way or at the Car Hire Centre near the terminal. Some independent suppliers are further out and arrange a transfer. Your voucher shows the exact address and how to get there.

Which motorway serves Luton Airport?

The M1, at junction 10, via the A1081 Airport Way. Heading south you meet the M25 at junction 21; to the north the M1 continues to the Midlands and northern England.

Is Luton Airport in London's ULEZ?

No. The airport is in Bedfordshire, well outside Greater London. The zone only matters if you drive into London, and most modern hire cars meet its standards anyway.

Can I pick up at Luton and drop off elsewhere?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to see one-way prices to Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham and other UK locations. Whether a one-way fee applies depends on the supplier.