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  • from $41 per day
  • 9.0 top rated · Enterprise

A rental car here costs $141 a day on average, about $993 for a week. The most popular car class is Economy, at about $95 a day. Goldcar is the cheapest for a small car, about $44 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 10 · In the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 12 of 12
  • Debit card accepted: 6 of 12
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • National
  • +6

Where to pick up in Luton

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
London Airport Luton · 3 km Airport 12 $41 18 min

Nearby, 27–50 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Milton Keynes · 27 km City office 1 $74 16 min
Buckinghamshire Train Station Milton Keynes Station · 30 km Train station 1 $75 17 min
London Brent Cross · 35 km City office 1 $73 16 min
Palmers Green · 36 km City office 2 $110 17 min
London Southgate · 36 km City office 1 $47 21 min
Slough · 42 km City office 1 $66 12 min
London West · 44 km City office 4 $40 18 min
London Train Station King's Cross · 44 km Train station 3 $106 17 min
London Train Station St. Pancras Station · 44 km Train station 3 $102 17 min
London Bayswater · 44 km City office 5 $34 19 min
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Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Skyport Prestige · 44 km City office 1 $30 21 min
London Airport Heathrow · 46 km Airport 14 $24 14 min
London Airport Stansted · 47 km Airport 13 $27 18 min
London Train Station Victoria Station · 47 km Train station 4 $67 18 min
London Train Station Stratford Station · 47 km Train station 1 $138 16 min
London Stratford · 48 km City office 1 $470 16 min
London Canary Wharf · 50 km City office 6 $44 18 min
London Barking Road · 50 km City office 1 $42 20 min

Car rental prices in Luton by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat 500, Toyota Aygo, Hyundai i10 10 $41 $57
Economy Opel Corsa, Renault Zoe, Citroen C3 12 $41 $61
Compact Ford Focus, Mercedes A Class, Nissan Leaf 12 $50 $71
Intermediate Skoda Octavia, Mercedes CLA, Kia Sportage 8 $57 $66
Standard Opel Insignia, Alfa-Romeo Tonale, Mercedes GLB 6 $55
Full size Mercedes C Class, Ford Mustang Mach-E, BMW 3 Series 5 $67
Station wagon BMW 3 Series Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, BMW 5 Series Estate 6 $77 $102
SUV Nissan Juke, Kia Sportage, Citroen C3 Aircross 11 $53 $96
Minivan Ford Tourneo 1 $572
5-seat MPV BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1 $58
7-seat minivan Peugeot 5008, Ford Galaxy, Citroen C4 Grand Space Tourer 9 $92 $144
9-seat van Ford Tourneo, Ford Tourneo Custom, Mercedes Vito 6 $148
Luxury Mercedes CLA, Mercedes EQE 1 $308
Premium Mercedes E Class, Mercedes C Class, Audi A6 9 $88 $179
Cargo van Citroen Relay, Ford Transit Cargo Van, Ford Luton 3 $62

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Fiat 500 rental car in Luton Keddy BY Europcar

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
Citroen C3 rental car in Luton Avis

Citroen C3

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
Toyota Aygo rental car in Luton Avis

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
Peugeot 208 rental car in Luton Budget

Peugeot 208

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
MG 3-Core rental car in Luton Avis

MG 3-Core

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Honda Jazz rental car in Luton Budget

Honda Jazz

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Opel Corsa rental car in Luton Europcar

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day
Skoda Scala rental car in Luton Keddy BY Europcar

Skoda Scala

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day

Convertible car rental Luton

Car rental companies in Luton

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jun 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Enterprise

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 235

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at London Airport Luton
Car Rental Airport, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NL, ENG
01582-342660

Budget

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat 08:00–16:00 · Sun 08:00–20:00 17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.0
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $46/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 919

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Budget at London Airport Luton
Avis Budget Car Hire Centre Presidents Way Luton Airport, Presidents Way, Luton, England, LU2 9NL
03305510960

Alamo

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00 23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 916

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at London Airport Luton
Enterprise Rent A Car, President Way, Luton, LU2 9NW, ENG
01582-342660

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat–Sun 07:00–16:00 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $55/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 024

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at London Airport Luton
Essex House, Proctor Way, Luton, LU2 9PE
+442070188246

Europcar

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–22:00 15 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 10000+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 171

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at London Airport Luton
Car Hire Centre, Building 250 Luton Airport President Way, Luton, LU2 9LY
4403713843413

National

Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $62/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 916

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at London Airport Luton
President Way, Serviced By Enterprise, Luton, LU2 9NW, ENG
01582-342660

Avis

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat 08:00–16:00 · Sun 08:00–20:00 22 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 321

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Avis at London Airport Luton
Avis Budget Car Hire Centre President Way Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9NL
03305510959

Keddy BY Europcar

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–22:00 12 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $42/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Deductible from $748

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Keddy BY Europcar at London Airport Luton
Car Hire Centre, Building 250 Luton Airport President Way, London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY
4403713843413

Goldcar

In the terminal Daily 08:00–21:59 15 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 299

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Goldcar at London Airport Luton
Car Hire Centre, Building 250 Luton Airport President Way, Luton Airport President Way, Luton, LU2 9LY
4403713843413

Drivalia

Free shuttle bus 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.0
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 7.8 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 711

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Drivalia at London Airport Luton
Luton Airport c/o Airparks, Grove Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BZ
+44 1582 344 812

U-Save

Free shuttle bus 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.7
Very good 1000+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.4 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 912

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Office

U-Save at London Airport Luton
Hampton By Hiton, 42-50 Kimpton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
01582 797311

Green Motion

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–21:59 · Sat 08:00–12:59 · Sun 08:00–19:59 17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $98/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 912

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Additional driver

Office

Green Motion at London Airport Luton
Hampton By Hilton Hotel, Kimpton Road, Luton, LU2 0FP
01582 797311

Rental conditions in Luton

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $39–$47 a day extra (Drivalia, Avis and Sixt).
Debit card Accepted by 6 of 12 suppliers: Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Keddy BY Europcar and Goldcar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 9 of 12 suppliers. Limited at Keddy BY Europcar, Goldcar and U-Save.
Fuel policy Same to same (6 suppliers), Full to full (6 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 57%, manual 43%.
Electric and hybrid Mazda MX-30, Volvo XC40, Nissan Leaf and Opel Mokka-e, from $58 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 12 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (12 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (12 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (11 suppliers). Deductible: $748–$2 299.
Included in the price Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance, Environmental fee
One-way rental Allowed by 2 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $57.
Extras GPS (11 suppliers), Infant seat (11 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Wi-Fi (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (7 suppliers), Special discount (4 suppliers)

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Car rental in Luton: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 12 min at Keddy BY Europcar to 23 min at Alamo.

For a small car, Goldcar is the cheapest at about $44 a day and is rated 8.5 out of 10. Alamo is rated 9.0 and costs about $60.

57% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 9 of 12 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $39 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the UK, Hong Kong and Kuwait. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Luton: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Luton?
Car rental in Luton starts from $41 per day, and the average price is $141 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $425 for a 3-day weekend and $993 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Luton?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Luton over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Economy: $95 per day
  • Compact: $99 per day
  • Van: $224 per day
  • Mini: $82 per day
  • Luxury: $210 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Luton?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Luton over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt, average price $84 per day
  • Drivalia, average price $188 per day
  • Green Motion, average price $156 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Luton?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Luton are:
  • Enterprise: rated 9.0/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $114 per day
  • Budget: rated 9.0/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $102 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.0/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $96 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jun 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Luton?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Luton are:
  • Goldcar: about $44 per day
  • Sixt: about $51 per day
  • Keddy BY Europcar: about $59 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Luton?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Goldcar
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Enterprise, Budget and Alamo
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Luton and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Luton, one-way rentals are offered by Europcar and Keddy BY Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Luton?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Luton is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Luton:
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Avis: minimum age 23, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Drivalia: minimum age 23, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Luton with a debit card?
Rental companies in Luton typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Luton: Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Keddy BY Europcar and Goldcar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Luton offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies in Luton include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Enterprise, Budget and Alamo. Sixt, Drivalia and Green Motion offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Luton?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Luton are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Keddy BY Europcar and Goldcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Enterprise, Alamo, National, Drivalia, U-Save and Green Motion.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Luton?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Luton include Europcar, Keddy BY Europcar and Enterprise. The cheapest is Keddy BY Europcar, from $58 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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