Luton town centre
Branches in and around town
- From
- £12.71/day
- Cars
- 85
- From centre
- 0 mi
Drivalia
Car hire in Luton
Cheapest car
£11.64/day
at London Luton Airport (LTN)
Cars found
446
across 2 pick-up areas
Rental companies
11
in and around Luton
Rental offices
10
on the map below
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 is best known for its airport, but it's also a handy base for the Chiltern Hills, Whipsnade and the market towns of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Compare car hire in town and at London Luton Airport, just off the M1, and you can be on the motorway within minutes.
Compare pick-up points
Town centre or airport?
Lowest priceMost choice
- From
- £11.64/day
- Cars
- 361
- From centre
- 2 mi
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Drivalia, DRIVUS, Enterprise, Europcar, GreenMotion, Keddy, National, U-Save
Most of Luton's rental companies are based around the airport, with a few branches in and around town. If you're flying in, collecting at the airport is simplest. Arriving by train? The DART shuttle links Luton Airport Parkway station with the terminal. Prices and fleets differ between the two, so compare both for your dates.
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.
Map
Car rental offices in Luton
Map of car rental offices
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Car classes & models
Cars you can hire in Luton
Economy
from £12.18/daySmall hatchbacks for up to four people; a sensible default for most trips.
44 offers in our searchCompact
from £14.87/dayRoomier hatchbacks with space for a family's weekend luggage.
41 offers in our searchSUV
from £14.29/dayRaised seating and extra space - popular for countryside and coast.
131 offers in our searchPeople carrier
from £16.42/daySeven to nine seats for groups and big families.
72 offers in our searchElectric
from £17.93/dayZero tailpipe emissions - check charging at your destination.
55 offers in our searchClasses and "from" prices come from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for 23 Nov - 30 Nov (7 days). Models are examples - the exact car depends on the supplier.
Local know-how
Driving in Luton
M1 smart motorway
The M1 past Luton is a smart motorway, with variable speed limits shown on overhead signs. Never drive in a lane marked with a red X, keep to the displayed limit and use the emergency areas if you break down.
Driving into London
London's ULEZ covers every borough, and the Congestion Charge applies in the centre. Most hire cars meet ULEZ standards, but the Congestion Charge is yours to pay online if you drive into the zone.
Returning before a flight
Follow the signs for car rental returns rather than the terminal drop-off zone, and allow time for the vehicle check and the journey to the terminal. Traffic around the airport can build at peak times.
Parking in town
Town-centre multi-storeys are the easiest option for shopping trips, as on-street spaces are limited. Check signs carefully before leaving the car, as some residential streets are permit-only and enforcement is strict.
Get out of town
Day trips by car
Whipsnade Zoo
Big open paddocks on the Chiltern Hills, right next to the Dunstable Downs.
Woburn Abbey
A stately home and deer park, with Woburn Safari Park next door.
St Albans
Roman Verulamium, a great abbey cathedral and a lively street market.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter films at Leavesden - book well ahead.
Bletchley Park
The home of Second World War codebreaking, now an absorbing museum.
Knebworth House
A Gothic-style mansion with formal gardens, parkland and big summer events.
Distances are straight-line from Luton city centre; road distances are longer.
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