Luton is one of the largest airports in the UK and based in Bedfordshire, 35 miles north of London, and is the fourth largest airport that serves the London area. Its accessibility to road networks around the UK makes it a great place from which to take a Luton Airport car rental and start to explore the country. HAPPYCAR offers various attractive options for a Luton Airport car hire so that wherever you decide to go, your stay in the UK is stress-free from day one. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website to provide you with the best deals on a car hire to make your money go further on a rental car that fits your specific needs. You have the options of choosing car size, pick up location and type of insurance to ensure you get the best deal on a great car hire!
Background information
Originally used as a base for Royal Air Force fighters in 1938, and by 1969, it had become Britain’s most profitable airport. In 1990, thanks to the proliferation of low-budget airlines such as RyanAir traffic began increasing, and Luton’s championing of low-cost, no frills flying led EasyJet to choose Luton as their first UK base. By 1998, Luton had the fastest growing airport in the UK, and a large-scale development took place the following year which invested £40 million into the main terminal. The originally designed terminal now houses 60 check-in desks, state of the art baggage and information systems and a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars to suit every budget.
Many conveniences can be found in Luton Airport, such as The Someries, an executive lounge with a wide selection of drinks, music and television to escape the frenetic pace of the airport before your flight. For kids, there are GamesGrids and amusement centers to pass the time, and there is even a chapel close by the entrance to ensure peace of mind before the flight.
Excursions
Luton Airport has excellent connections with key towns and cities across the UK. It is close by to the M1, which connects easily to London in the south and directly to Leeds and Newcastle in the north. A car hire Luton Airport is the prefect transport option if you are planning a trip from the airport, especially if you are traveling in a group, and if you book far enough in advance then it can often turn out cheaper than public transport. Add in the convenience of traveling at your own pace, alongside the fact that all our providers operate out of Luton, and a car rental Luton Airport is just waiting to happen.