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M1 Motorway
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Luton airport is located approximately 48 km (30 miles) south of Central London. To reach Central London, take the M1 motorway followed by the A41 road. At time of writing (12 June 2008), roadworks are in progress on the M1 which may cause delay in travel to and from Luton Airport. Users going to Luton Airport are advised to allow plenty of travel time.

If you are using GPS / satellite navigational system, the postcode for Luton Airport is LU2 9QT.

To find out the traffic condition, check the Traffic Radio site, www.trafficradio.org.uk.

Car Rental at Luton Airport

The following car rental companies operate out of Luton Airport. Prices should be around £15-£20 per day excluding petrol.
  • Hertz: www.hertz.co.uk (phone 0870 8460012)
  • Avis: www.avis.co.uk (phone 0870 6086348)
  • Europcar: www.europcar.co.uk (phone 0870 6075000)
  • Alamo: www.alamo.co.uk (phone 0870 1910528)
  • Petrol Stations in the vicinity of Luton Airport

    There is a Shell and an Esso petrol station at Percival Way near Luton Airport (see map above).

    Other options for leaving London Luton Airport

  • Leaving Luton by train
  • Leaving Luton by bus
  • Leaving Luton by taxi


  • Map below shows a suggested route from Luton Airport to Central London (Trafalgar Square area)


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