Car Hire at Luton Airport
Self drive or chauffeur driven car hire is the prefect transport option if you are planning your trip to or from the airport, especially if you are travelling in a large group as you can split the cost of the hire between you. If you book your rental far enough in advance then it is quite often considerably cheaper than public transport.
The 5 car hire providers at Luton Airport can be found in the Onward Travel Centre in the Arrivals Hall. They should be clearly signposted throughout the airport. Once you receive your keys your car hire provider will direct you to your car.
For the cheapest car hire options you should try and book your car hire online in advance. This way you can make the most of any deals the providers have to offer and relax knowing your travel plans are sorted.
Direct Bookings
| Provider | Phone | Website | |||
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 | + 44 (0) 2085 643 500 | www.europcar.co.uk |  | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8704 004 562 | www.alamo.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8704 004 581 | www.nationalcar.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8445 446 007 | www.avis.co.uk |  | | |
 | + 44 (0) 8708 460 006 | www.hertz.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 8445 444 646 | www.budget.co.uk |  | | |
 | + 44 (0) 8442 774 473 | Season Car Hire | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 1582 788 231 | www.easirent.com | |
Online comparison sites
Online comparison sites are a great resource if you are looking for cheap car hire from Luton Airport. This is because they can compare all of the providers at Luton in seconds to let you know who has the cheapest offer.
Car Hire Centre
The Car Hire Centre is an online comparison site that compares all of the providers located at Luton to find out who has the cheapest rental. If you are looking for a quote for Luton Airport then you can visit them online or call +44 (0)844 816 0099 for a quote.
holiday autos
holiday autos are the number one low cost car hire company in Europe. They are a broker which means they compare the most renowned car hire providers to find you the best price. Their top suppliers are Hertz, Alamo and Avis.
On top of car hire they also offer van hire, chauffeur driven hire and motor home hire. They have now also implemented a route planner on their site to get you from A to B as smoothly as possible.
In 1987 holiday autos was the first car hire broker to offer fully-inclusive pre-paid car hire, which means no added extras when you collect your vehicle.
holiday autos offer a price match guarantee. This means, if you find a cheaper quote with a different provider they will do their best to try and match it.
Map of Luton Car Hire Locations
Car Hire Information
Information for Under 25's
Young drivers have a rough ride when it comes to hiring a car. There are so many different regulations and additional charges it can start to get confusing.
Each car hire provider at Luton Airport actually has a different minimum age of hire requirement. Most of the providers at Luton Airport only allow drivers over the age of 21. However, Hertz do allow drivers over 19 at Luton Airport. Hertz are the only car hire provider offering a student discount to NUS holder so they can save you money.
The majority of the Luton airport car hire providers charge a fee called a young driver’s surcharge to customers’ rentals if they are under the age of 25. This charge is mandatory and you will be charged per rental day. The fee is added because of the increased risk young drivers pose to hire car providers.
Documents Needed
If you hire a car from Luton Airport you will need to show your provider:
- Your original photo card driving license and the paper counterpart.
- A second form of identification such as a utility bill or passport; anything with your address on it.
You should check with your provider if they require any other documents as all providers are different and have different policies regarding paperwork.
Car Hire Tips
When you hire a vehicle you are bombarded with rental requirements, optional extras and additional charges and penalties. Here are a few helpful tips to remember when hiring a vehicle from Luton Airport.
1. Booking your vehicle
When you book your vehicle you should try and book your vehicle as far in advance as possible. This will help you save money as you can take advantage of hire in advance deals and discounts providers offer. During the booking you will be asked if you want to pay now or pay at the location when you collect the vehicle. You should always choose to pay now as it is always cheaper than paying later.
2. Collecting your vehicle
Firstly you need to make sure you have all of the documents you need to present when you collect your car. This includes your booking reference and the documents listed above. Remember your credit card you made the booking on as well. Once you receive your car rental keys check the vehicle for any damage. If you find any damage report it to the provider and make sure they document the damage on their formal report.
3. During the rental
You need to familiarise yourself with the vehicle. Make sure you know how to use the windscreen wipers, headlights and any other features which may differ to your own vehicle. Make sure you know whether the car takes Petrol or Diesel so you do not fill it up with the wrong fuel.
You will also need to familiarise yourself with the destination. Make sure you know the rules and regulations in your rental country. If you do not know the area very well then try to bring your own SatNav or request one from your provider. Not all providers have satellite navigation systems so try and request them when you make the booking.
4. Returning the vehicle
Try and return the vehicle on time, late returns may result in an extra day’s rental added to your booking.
These are just a few car hire tips you should consider when hiring a vehicle.
Car Hire Insurance
You should consider purchasing what is called car hire excess insurance for your Luton airport car rental. If your car is damaged or in an accident car hire providers will charge you an excess to fix the car. This excess can cost anything up to £2,000. If you buy car hire excess insurance to cover your rental period you can claim back the car hire excess your provider charges you. For more information please visit Insurance4carhire.
Airport Surcharge
Airport Surcharge is the additional fee added to your rental if you collect your car from an airport. Airports are charged for having a branch at the airport so they pass this charge onto their customers. Contact your provider for more information.
One Way Hire
A one way car hire is a great of getting to, from or between airports. You can collect your vehicle from any of your provider’s UK branches and drop it off at a different airport or local branch. Most providers charge you more for doing this as it means their cars are at different locations all over the country. However, Europcar, National and Alamo offer this service to airport visitors from only £49 with their Airport Connect service. Luton Airport Guide visitors can book Airport Connect with Europcar from £45.
Luton Airport Car Hire Providers
The car hire providers at Luton Airport offer a range of different products and extras for a range of prices. You will find more information on this further down the page.
Provider Extras
The car hire providers offer the following products at Luton Airport:
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Opening Hours
Europcar at Luton Airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free delivery and collection
Europcar offer their customers delivery and collections service for free ( Terms and conditions apply). For more information call 0871 384 1142.
Minimum age of hire
You must be over 21 to hire a car from Luton Airport with Europcar.
Drivers under 25 will be charged £13 per day young driver’s surcharge.
Cost of additional driver
Additional drivers can be added to your rental from £4.99.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect is Europcar’s one way hire service to or from Luton Airport which costs from £45, exclusively to Luton Airport Guide visitors. Click here for more information.
Services for disabled drivers
To request disabled driver services please email Reservationsuk@mail.europcar.com or call 0870 384 1087.
Opening Hours
National Car opening Hours:
- Sun-Fri: 7am until 1am the following day.
- Sat: 7am until 11pm
Minimum age of hire
Drivers must be over 21 to hire a car with National and a young driver’s surcharge will be added to your booking if you are under 24.
Cost of additional driver
You will be charged from £6.50 for each additional driver on your booking.
HireRewards
National Car have a loyalty scheme called HireRewards. The scheme offers a range of benefits including 10% off rentals and free additional driver. More information about how to sign up can be found on their website.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect is National Car’s one way hire service to or from the airport. Airport Connect costs from £49.
Drivers with disabilities
Drivers with disabilities can request adaptations to their hire vehicle by emailing mobility@nationalcar.com.
Opening Hours
Alamo opening hours are as follows:
- Mon: 7am-1am (Tues)
- Tues: 7am-1am (Wed)
- Wed: 7am-1am (Thurs)
- Thurs: 7am-1am (Fri)
- Fri: 7am-1am (Sat)
- Sat: 7am-11pm
- Sun: 7am-1am (Mon)
Minimum age of hire
21 is the minimum age of hire to hire a car from Luton Airport with Alamo. Drivers under 24 will need to pay a daily young driver’s surcharge.
Cost of additional driver
You can add additional drivers to your booking from £5.80 per day.
Airport Connect
Airport Connect costs from £49 and means you can drop off your vehicle at a different location when you pick it up from Luton Airport. You can also pick your car up from a non airport location and drop it off at Luton Airport.
Opening Hours
Hertz at Luton Airport is open 7 days a week from 7am until 11.30pm. For out of hours bookings please call 08708 44 88 44.
Minimum age of hire
You can hire a car with Hertz from the age of 19. For students who own a valid NUS card you can take advantage of Hertz student discounts. All drivers, including students, under the age of 25 will have to pay a daily young driver’s surcharge.
Cost of additional driver
You can add drivers to your booking from £9 per rental day.
Services for physically challenged drivers
There are various services Hertz offer their physically challenged customers. To find out more or book additional features please call 0870 840 0084 at least 24 hours before your booking starts.
Opening hours
- Mon-Fri: 7:00 - 23:00
- Sat-Sun: 8:00 - 23:00
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age to hire a car with Budget is 23 years old.
Price to add an additional driver to the booking
Additional drivers cost £9 per rental day.
Disabled Driver Options
To find out hte options avialable to disabled drivers and to reserve hand controls please call 0844 544 3407.
Opening Hours
Avis at Luton Airport is open Monday to Sunday from 07:00-23:00 hours. You can return your car any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Minimum age of hire
Customers must be over 23 years old and all drivers under the age of 25 will need to pay a young driver’s surcharge starting from £12.93 per day.
Cost of additional driver
Avis at Luton Airport allow you to add drivers to your booking from only £9 per day.
Disabled Driver Options
Avis provide their disabled drivers with a range of optional extras to assist with their retal. For more information or to book extras please call 08445 81 81 81 at least 48 hours before the start of your rental.
What to do out of hours
No out of hours, rental any day or time.
Minimum age of hire
Drivers usually hve to be over 25 but it depends what vehicle you plan on hiring.
Cost of additional driver
Additional drivers can be added from £25 per day.
Chauffeur Hire
Chauffeur driven hire is available to book online.
Meet and Greet
Easirent will deliver your car to the airport and pick it up from the airport to make the rental experience as enjoyable as possible for you. They offer this service Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm.
Disabled driver information
Disabled drivers can have hand controls fitted to their rental vehicle.
Minimum age of hire
23 years old is the minimum age to hire from Easirent.
Cost of additional drivers
£15 for the whole rental.