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Car hire from Luton Airport
Portal to London and the Midlands
For easy access to London, the motorways and many other major UK destinations, we have the perfect car for you at our Luton Airport branch. Book nowAddress & Contact Details
London Luton Airport, Presidents Way, Luton, LU2 9NL. Tel: 0344544602124-hour drop-off
Opening Times
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
Picking up your hire car at Avis Luton Airport
Collecting your vehicleOur rental station is located within the car hire centre which is a short distance away from the main terminal building, we operate a regular free shuttle bus that can transfer you there.
The shuttle bus is available from Bus Stop Bay C which is located at the pick-up and drop off area outside the arrivals concourse. Directions to the pick-up area are clearly signposted throughout the terminal building.
Returning your vehicle
The airport is just off the A505 and junction 10 of the M1. It’s about 30 miles from London, 25 miles from Milton Keynes, 90 miles from Birmingham, 50 miles from Oxford, 35 miles from Cambridge and 22 miles from Bedford.
The airport is also just 5 minutes from the M1 and 15 minutes from the M25 (about 2 miles away) and is easily accessible from the A1.
Services and optional extras
As a company we aim to make your journey to and from the airport as smooth as possible. Here are just some of the services we provide.
Avis Preferred: Join our customer loyalty programme and get even more out of our car hire service. With pre-prepared paperwork and our 3-Minute Promise, you’ll be in your car in no time.
Out-of-hours return: If you arrive before or after our opening hours, just park in an Avis bay and pop the keys in the key safe. Staff will check the car after opening in the morning.
Breakdown assistance: We pride ourselves on our servicing standards and are sure you’ll have no problems with your vehicle. In the event of a breakdown however, you just need to contact our team and we’ll have you back on the road before you know it.
Optional extras
Child seats: We can provide suitable in-car seating for younger travellers – just let us know your requirements when you book your car. Please note that child seats are a legal requirement in the UK for any passengers under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height.
Satellite navigation: Don't spend your holiday pouring over maps! With our satellite navigation option you'll be all set to reach your destination faster.
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Don't forget the London Congestion Charge
This hire station is not in the London Congestion Charge zone but drivers travelling into central London between 7am and 6pm on Monday to Friday will have to pay the charge on a daily basis. Drivers should look out for the Congestion Charge signs en route.
Find out how to pay the charge. We can process the payment on your behalf for the first day of your hire, so you have more time to relax and enjoy the journey. Just let us know when you collect your car.
Dartford Crossing
You will see notifications about a charge as you pass through the Dartford Crossing. You don’t need to do anything, or pay the fee in advance, as we will make the payment on your behalf. The crossing fee will be charged to the payment card registered to your rental within 14 days of the authority notifying us of the crossing, with no additional costs included.
Driving rules in United Kingdom
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 135cm 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.