A car rental from Luton Airport is the perfect start to your British getaway. Collect your rental car from Luton Airport and take a day trip to London in a cruisy and compact Fiat 500 – perfect for navigating those busy streets and tight turns in style. Perhaps a trip to the nearby town of Cambridge in the comfortable Volkswagen Polo is on the cards.

Or better yet, a trip to Oxford in a spacious SUVs like the Vauxhall Crossland or Seat Arona would make for an idyllic day out. Whatever the occasion, we’ve got you covered with an extensive range of small rental cars, mid-size vehicles, large cars, estates and people carriers to fit the whole family. Browse our Avis UK Car Hire Fleet to find the perfect vehicle for your getaway.

Luton Airport is one of the UK’s busiest airports and a gateway to many areas across the UK. Once you’ve landed, our car rental Luton Airport service will be ready and waiting. Select your hire car from our large UK rental fleet to set off on your next adventure.

Getting from Luton Airport to Luton’s town centre couldn’t be easier – simply take a short six-minute drive west of Luton Airport via Kimpton Road (A505). Explore the idyllic countryside town of Luton and its quiet charms or hit the road to explore the surrounding area.

Luton Airport also has convenient access to both the M1 and M25 motorways, with London situated just 30 miles to the south. Hertfordshire is a 10-mile drive to the south-east, while Cambridge is an hour’s drive north. Harry Potter fans can walk in the footsteps of the wizard himself on a Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and the fun can continue for the whole family at Whipsnade – the UK’s largest zoo – both within 30 minutes of Luton Airport.

Which side of the road?
In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device

• There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London

• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways

• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road

Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)

• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)

• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt

• Children aged under 12 or less than 135 cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk. Please see our UK driving rules guide for more info.

While many travellers to Luton will bypass the town completely on their way to its international airport, there are a number of charming attractions to visit in and around the town. Collect your Luton car rental and get exploring!

Take a drive out to Stockwood Park and visit Luton’s Discovery Centre to learn all about the town’s local history, and visit its picturesque Victorian Greenhouses and Discovery Galleries.

Wardown Park is another scenic spot ideal for a day trip. Featuring a boating lake on its east side and meticulously-tended garden beds that blossom in bright colours through spring and summer, Wardown Park is the perfect place to while away a day.

Beyond Luton, the excitement of London awaits. Only 30 miles south of Luton, the history, culture, theatre, iconic monuments and many tourist attractions of London can all be reached via a comfortable ride in your Luton rental car.

Luton is also conveniently situated halfway between Oxford and Cambridge – making it an ideal location for day trips to either (or both) cities.

Whatever your travel plans, Luton is an idyllic starting point to explore the quintessentially British countryside of south-east England.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. If you are using our car hire Luton Airport service (or rent a car via any of our Avis rental locations), your refund will be processed in full immediately and should reach your account within 5 working days – should you need to a cancel a booking. See our flexible cancellation policy for more information.

What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car at Luton Airport?

To drive our vehicles, you – and all your drivers – must be at least 21 years old and have held a full valid driver's licence for at least ½ year at the start of your rental. If you – or one of your drivers – are under the age of 25 when the vehicle is collected, a young driver surcharge will apply to each of you. There are no age restrictions as long as you have held a full valid driver's licence for at least ½ year.

Can I pick up my rental car at Luton Airport and return it at another location?

Yes, with the Avis one-way rental that's not a problem. Pick up your one-way rental car from our car hire Luton Airport location (or any of our locations throughout Europe) and return it at another rental location at the end of your trip.

What measures does Avis take to ensure my safety?

We take the utmost care to provide the highest levels of safety at our service locations and in our vehicles. This includes using counter screens to observe social distancing protocols at our car hire Luton Airport service location, providing hand sanitisers, and carefully cleaning every vehicle before each rental – with special attention paid to steering wheels, indicators, dashboards, hand grips, in-car entertainment controls, cup holders, centre consoles, and all door handles both inside and out. Read the Avis Safety Pledge for more info.