London, UK travel guide
After Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stanstead, the fourth largest airport serving the London area, London Luton Airport, LTN, primarily runs routes within Europe, although there are some charger airline routes to intercontinental destinations.
Located in the town center in the Borough of Luton in Bedfordshire, England, London Luton Airport is about 56 km north of Central London.
Although you may choose Luton as your gateway to the city of London, there are plenty of things to do and sights to see in days drive by London Luton Airport car hire around location of the airport.
- Local time in London, UK:
- GMT+0
- Population of London, UK:
- 7,556,900
Tourist attractions at London, UK
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Take a walk through this lovely 9.5 acre garden in the village of Whipsnade planted in the form of a cathedral. This botanical place of worship is even complete with grass avenues for nave, chancel, transepts, chapels, cloisters, and "walls of different species of trees.
Weather you've always felt the confines of a building unwelcoming for worship or you are just intrigued by the sound of this garden, this may be the perfect stop in your car hire Luton Airport after being cooped up in a flight cabin for hours.
Leighton Buzzard Light Railway
One could see from the pictures of this adorable little train that it would be perfect for those with young children. It operates on a 2 ft gauge and runs a course just under 3 miles (4.8 km) long. A large collection of steam and internal combustion locomotives run on the line and visitors can ride the train to see more industrial railway locomotives at the northern end of the line. 
The route runs mostly through modern housing although the last half mile runs through the countryside. Located in Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, you won't have to take a train to get, but plan as short drive by Luton, England car hire.
Someries Castle
Enjoy the ride through Bedrordshire to this historical site by securing a cheap car rental Luton, England. Hidden in the Parish of Hyde near the town of Luton is this very notable Scheduled Ancient Monument. Built in the 15th century, although Someries is always referred to as a castle it was actually a fortified manor house.
The house was never completed, and was partly demolished in the 18th century, but the magnificent brickwork can still be seen in the remains of the gatehouse, incorporating the chapel and lodge which all still stand today.
Recommended daytrips from London, UK
Mossman Collection
Located in Stockwood Park, Luton is the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the United Kingdom. The Mossman Carriage Collection is a museum with original vehicles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Definitely worthy for the photo opportunities and Cinderella fantasies, however not as convenient a ride around town as your car hire Luton, England.
Luton Hoo
Featured in many films including A shot in the dark, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Eyes Wide Shut, Luton Hoo is a fantastically rich and historic house and grounds. In addition to its stunning architecture and lavish interior decor the estate also possesses a 5 acre octagonal walled garden. Numerous heated glasshouses were built in the 19th century for the production of fruit and flowers, the largest of which is evidence of the extravagance of the Edwardian period.
Wardown Park
Visit the River Lea and stop in for a day at Wardown Park. Home to sporting facilities and the Luton Museum & Art Gallery, it also contains formal gardens. Located between old Bedford Road and the A6, New Bedford Road, Wardown Park is within walking distance from Luton town center.
Hotels at London, UK
Charing Cross Hotel
The Strand, London WC2N 5HX
Tel: 0871 376 9012 +44 845 305 8312
Fax: 0871 376 9112 +44 845 305 8351
The Strand Palace Hotel
372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7379 4737
Local conditions for London, UK
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:50:00 +0100
Thursday at 10:00 BST:
sunny. 18°C (64°F)
Temperature: 18°C (64°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Relative Humidity: 77%, Pressure: 1027mb, rising, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for London, UK
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Thursday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 26°C (79°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 26°C (79°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1027mb, Humidity: 71%, UV risk: n/a, Pollution: moderate, Sunrise: 04:54BST, Sunset: 21:02BST
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 16mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1025mb, Humidity: 42%, UV risk: n/a, Pollution: moderate, Sunrise: 04:53BST, Sunset: 21:03BST
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 19mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 37%, UV risk: n/a, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 04:52BST, Sunset: 21:04BST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- London Luton Airport
- Airport code:
- LTN
- Phone number:
- (01582) 405 100
- Address:
- Navigation House, Airport Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9LY, UK
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to London:
- London city || 32 Miles / 51 km / 60 minutes by rental car from Downtown London
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in London Luton Airport you can find the counters for main car rental companies in the Arrivals Hall, conveniently located for you to pick up your vehicle.
Car rental companies servicing London Luton Airport include the following:
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- Hertz
- National/Alamo
Book your car rental vehicle for Luton Airport online with us today and get amazing discount and cheap car hire deals on 7 seater, 9 seater, luxury, minibus or any other type of rental car you may need for your stay in London, arriving at Luton Airport.
Airlines providing airport services to London, UK
- Aer Arann
- Blue Air
- EasyJet
- El AL Israel
- Eurocypria Airlines
- Flybe
- Monarch Airlines
- Onur
- Ryanair
- SUN D'OR
- Thomsonfly
- Wizz Air Hungary
