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Good to know
- IATA code
- LTN
- ICAO code
- EGGW
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 27 mi
- Main road
- M1
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 7
- Rental companies
- 6
- Off-airport offices
- 4
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Rental desks at London Luton Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 4
Rental companies at London Luton Airport
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Alamo
- Offices
- 1
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
At London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport sits east of Luton town centre, in Bedfordshire. London Luton Airport has 1 terminal. Rental companies sit outside the airport and run a shuttle from arrivals. London is 27 mi away, by the M1; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Three bus routes run by APCOA Parking loop around the airport, linking the terminal with its various car parks. The route that reaches the staff car park also calls at the car hire centre and every stop in between.
Driving to the airport
The A1081, a dual carriageway, links the airport to junction 10 of the M1. A short-stay car park sits next to the terminal, while the medium-stay car park lies west of it and the long-stay one east.
Public transport into town
The Luton DART, an automated people mover, connects the terminal with the railway station and has replaced the old shuttle bus. Buses on the Luton to Dunstable Busway (Route A) also reach the airport, and Green Line route 757 runs coaches to Victoria Coach Station.
Other airports near London
London has 6 more airports: London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Southend Airport (SEN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). London Biggin Hill Airport takes no scheduled flights.
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
Where do I pick up the car at London Luton Airport?
Rental companies sit outside the airport and run a shuttle from arrivals.
How far is London from the airport?
27 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve London Luton Airport?
At the airport: Alamo, Avis and Europcar. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Enterprise, Green Motion, Hertz and an independent office.