Compare Luton city centre car hire

Hire a car from Luton and the best of Bedfordshire and southern England is just a short drive away. With a Luton rental car, you can discover top destinations within easy reach, including the medieval city of St Albans, famous for its cathedral and Roman settlement of Verulamium, and Woburn Abbey, where stately grounds and wildlife safaris await. Greater London isn’t far either.

There are a number of car hire companies located in Luton and beyond, so you’ll never have any trouble getting behind the wheel when you need to. They include:

• Sixt: +44 207 018 8246
• Enterprise: +44 1582 431 122
• Thrifty: +44 1582 343 380
• Practical Car & Van Hire: +44 1582 343 087
• Luton Car & Van Rental: +44 808 164 6528

If you hire a car from Luton in advance, you’ll usually get a better deal and more choice in rentals than if you opt for an on-the-day pick-up.

With easy access to the M1, which links you to London, Milton Keynes and the Midlands, hiring a car from Luton enables you to explore Bedfordshire and southern England with ease.

Driving in Luton town centre is like navigating any busy urban area in a car. Expect congested roads during peak hours, road works, dedicated bus lanes and narrow roads. The further out you get, the quieter the roads.

Parking in Luton centre is mostly paid, with multi-storey car parks like Luton Point Central and Power Court offering easy access to shops, restaurants, town centre attractions and the train station.

Limited street parking is also available, though spaces can be hard to find, with some bays reserved for residents only.

• Min. age required to hire a car: Typically 21-25
• Which side of the road: Left
• Credit card requirements: Debit or credit cards are accepted

Any additional requirements: If you’re under 25, expect a young driver’s surcharge

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.