Luton Airport Car Hire Guide

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Luton Airport previously Luton International Airport, is an international airport located on the outskirts of the town of Luton. Luton Airport is one of the UK's fastest developing airports, with passenger numbers at over 9.4 million during the year 2006. It records an increase of nearly 400% over a period of 10 years. Luton Airport Car hire is available on arrival to the airport, which helps tourists to reach Luton or London quickly. Look for Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise Rent A Car desks or ask at the information desk for guidance.

Luton Airport provides employment to over 480 people directly and over 8000 indirectly, being one of the major economic drivers of the regional economy. Owing to a public-private partnership deal signed in 1998, the airport is publicly owned by Luton Borough Council, but is operated, managed and developed by a private consortium. It is recorded that around 93% of the passengers fly on scheduled services while the remaining 7% use charter services. Around 85% of the flights are for international journeys and 15% for domestic journeys. Excellent car hire services are available in the airport to facilitate tourists and businessmen alike.

The Luton Airport has a single runway, running from east to west, at an elevation of 160 m. The airport is equipped with an Instrument Landing System, which helps it to function even during poor visibility conditions. All facilities such as car park and car hire lie to the north of the runway. The aircraft stands are located on the northern side of the terminal building. Due to the recent closure of the Vauxhall Motors factory, the airport has gained a greater role in Luton.s development.

The Luton Airport has excellent transport links by road (M1, A1) and railway. The airport lies a few miles away from the M1 motorway which connects to the M25 motorway. There is also a short stay car park adjacent to the terminal, and car hire is also available close to the car parking area. The Luton Airport Parkway Station provides transportation to London and other cities. Local buses connect the airport with the Luton Town centre and other places.

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