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Luton Airport Taxi: Fixed Fares To and From London Luton
Fixed fares to and from London Luton, with the £9 drop-off charge included. Book your Luton Airport taxi and we wait 45 minutes free.
4.9 out of 5
Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
Ahmed R
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
Noel D
Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
Daniel H
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
Hannah S
Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AFastlane Transfers runs pre-booked Luton Airport taxis 24/7. Saloon fares start at £31, fixed when you book. The £9 drop-off charge is included, and we wait 45 minutes free.
Luton Airport Taxi Prices from Popular Towns
Every fare below works both ways: a taxi to Luton Airport, or a taxi from Luton Airport back home. Luton Airport taxi prices never change with the time of day.
Add your pickup, flight number and passengers above for a Luton Airport taxi quote. The taxi to Luton Airport price you see is the price you pay. Your Luton Airport taxi booking can't rise later.
Luton Airport taxi fares by vehicle, each way
| Pickup or drop-off | Saloon | Business Class | MPV 6 | MPV 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | £31 | £44 | £44 | £54 |
| Dunstable | £33 | £43 | £43 | £58 |
| Harpenden | £33 | £44 | £44 | £54 |
| Hemel Hempstead | £37 | £47 | £47 | £61 |
| St Albans | £41 | £50 | £50 | £64 |
| Watford | £41 | £48 | £48 | £63 |
| Leighton Buzzard | £42 | £52 | £52 | £69 |
| Milton Keynes | £54 | £69 | £69 | £104 |
| Aylesbury | £59 | £70 | £70 | £94 |
| Bedford | £65 | £80 | £80 | £95 |
| Northampton | £78 | £93 | £93 | £133 |
| Heathrow Airport | £92 | £122 | £122 | £142 |
| Stansted Airport | £99 | £128 | £128 | £155 |
| Central London | £117 | £152 | £152 | £187 |
| Leicester | £134 | £153 | £164 | £214 |
| Gatwick Airport | £139 | £164 | £164 | £229 |
The cheapest taxi to Luton Airport in this table runs from Hitchin, at £31. A cheap taxi to Luton Airport from Dunstable or Harpenden costs £33. Luton Airport taxi fares include the airport's charges and 45 minutes of free waiting.
Starting somewhere else? Our airport taxi fare calculator gives taxi fares to Luton Airport from any mainland UK address.
Choose Your Luton Airport Taxi
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Match the car to your group and your bags. Each starting fare below is the lowest in our table for that vehicle.
Luton Airport taxi vehicles
| Vehicle | Typical models | Passengers and luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | VW Passat, Toyota Prius or similar | 1 to 4 passengers, 2 large suitcases and 2 small bags | £31 |
| Business Class | Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar | 1 to 4 passengers, 2 large suitcases and 2 pieces of hand luggage | £43 |
| MPV 6 | VW Sharan, SEAT Alhambra or similar | 5 passengers with 3 large suitcases, or 6 with 2 large suitcases | £43 |
| MPV 8 | Mercedes Vito, Toyota Proace or similar | Up to 8 passengers, 8 large suitcases and 8 small bags | £54 |
Booking an airport taxi to Luton for seven? You need the MPV 8. Airport taxis to Luton for five with full holiday luggage suit the MPV 6. Whatever class you book is the class that turns up.
What Your Luton Airport Taxi Includes
You get one driver, one fixed fare and no surprises at the kerb. Our Luton Airport taxi service lists every cost before you pay.
What every Luton Airport fare includes
| Item | What you get |
|---|---|
| Drop-off charge at the terminal | Included in your fare |
| Pick Up Zone charge | Included in your fare |
| Flight tracking | Your driver watches your flight live |
| Flight delays | Your pickup moves with your flight at no extra cost |
| Free waiting | 45 minutes from when your flight actually lands |
| Waiting after that | £20 an hour, charged pro rata |
| Child seats | Free, for children from birth to 12 years |
| Nights, weekends and bank holidays | Same fixed fare, no surcharge |
| Payment | Online or cash, with no card surcharge. Business accounts on request |
| Cancellation | Free up to 3 hours before your pickup time |
| Meet and greet | Optional, £20. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board |
Fastlane Transfers holds private hire operator licences with five councils. Luton Airport journeys are carried out by our partnered private hire operator, with licensed drivers.
Got young children with you? The first seat is free, and a second is free when one is available. Our guide to child car seats in taxis explains which seat suits which age.
Taxi from Luton Airport: Where Your Driver Meets You
Luton's closest pickup point is its Pick Up Zone, 260 metres from the terminal. It sits on the ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2.
How your Luton pickup works
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| While you fly | Your driver waits in the Long Stay Car Park and tracks your flight. Parking there is free for up to 2 hours |
| When you have your bags | Your driver moves to the Pick Up Zone, on the ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2 |
| Walking to the car | Leave the terminal and head left of the bus bays. Pass the Luton DART station, then take the tunnel under the road |
| How far | About a 5-minute walk, or 260 metres |
| With meet and greet | Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, then walks you to the car |
The airport describes this walk on its driving and parking page (checked 21 October 2026). The free Long Stay hours come from its picking up page (checked 1 November 2026).
Taxis from Luton Airport after a late landing work the same way, at any hour. A cab from Luton Airport costs the same at 1am as at 1pm.
Collecting someone yourself? Our Luton Airport pick-up guide covers every pickup option and its price.
Taxi to Luton Airport: The £9 Drop-Off Charge Is Included
Your driver drops you in the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone, a short walk from the terminal. Luton now charges £9 for up to 12 minutes there.
Luton Drop Off and Pick Up Zone charges
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Up to 12 minutes | £9 |
| After 12 minutes | £1 a minute |
| Longest stay | 30 minutes |
| How to pay | Online only, by midnight the day after |
| Staying past 30 minutes | £95 enforcement charge, cut to £55 if paid within 14 days |
| Free alternative | Long Stay Car Park, free for up to 2 hours, with a 10-minute shuttle bus |
Source: London Luton Airport's dropping off page (checked 1 November 2026).
Many websites still quote £7 for 10 minutes. The airport's passenger information page confirms the change to £9 for 12 minutes. The Independent reported the rise on 11 September 2026.
With our taxis to Luton Airport, that £9 is already in your fare. There's nothing to pay online and no risk of a fine.
Driving yourself instead? Our Luton Airport drop-off guide explains each option and how to pay.
Pre-Booked Taxi, Rank Taxi, Uber or Train?
There are four common ways to travel between Luton Airport and home. The price works differently for each one.
Ways to travel to and from Luton Airport
| Option | Where you get in | How the price is set |
|---|---|---|
| Fastlane pre-booked taxi | Pick Up Zone, Terminal Car Park 2, or inside with meet and greet | Fixed when you book, with the airport's charges included |
| Hackney carriage rank | Just beyond Bus Bay A, close to the terminal | Metered fare, with card payments accepted |
| Uber | The Priority Pick-up Zone, per Uber's driver guide | Airport rates apply. Uber's past-month UberX average from London was £77, not a fixed price |
| Train | The Luton DART runs 4 minutes to Luton Airport Parkway station, 24/7 | Rail tickets to Luton Airport include the DART fare |
Rank and train facts come from Luton Airport's taxi page and its train page. Uber's figures come from its own Luton Airport pages. All were checked on 21 October 2026.
The train suits a solo traveller going to St Pancras, about 32 minutes from the Parkway station. A taxi for Luton Airport suits families, heavy bags and early flights.
Need a minicab to Luton Airport? That's what we are. A Luton Airport minicab is a licensed private hire car, booked ahead like ours.
More Luton Airport Journeys
Our busiest Luton Airport taxi transfers each get their own route guide, with fares both ways:
- Milton Keynes to Luton Airport taxi: from £54, door to door across the city.
- London to Luton Airport taxi: central London from £117, both ways.
- Northampton to Luton Airport taxi: from £78, door to door.
Your Luton Airport transfer can also link two airports. We run Stansted taxi journeys from £99, plus fixed fares for every Heathrow taxi and Gatwick taxi trip.
As a Luton Airport taxi company, we quote from any mainland UK address. A taxi to London Luton Airport from further away still gets one fixed fare.
Luton Airport Taxi FAQs
From £31 with us, for a saloon from Hitchin. Dunstable and Harpenden cost £33, St Albans £41 and central London £117. Your fare is fixed when you book.
£117 for a saloon, either way. Business Class and the MPV 6 cost £152, and the MPV 8 costs £187. The airport's charges are included.
It depends on where you start and how many travel. A solo traveller near a station may pay less by train. For families or door-to-door trips, one fixed taxi fare covers everyone.
It depends on demand. Uber trips from Luton use airport rates, and its prices are averages, not fixed. Our fare is fixed when you book and includes the airport's charges.
In the Pick Up Zone, on the ground floor of Terminal Car Park 2. It's about a 5-minute walk, through the tunnel under the road. Add meet and greet for £20 to be met in arrivals with a name board.
Yes. Luton charges £9 for up to 12 minutes in its Drop Off and Pick Up Zone. That charge, and the pickup charge, are built into your fixed fare.
Yes. Hackney carriages wait at the rank just beyond Bus Bay A, on a metered fare. Booking ahead fixes your price and avoids the queue.
£92 for a saloon, £122 for Business Class or the MPV 6, and £142 for the MPV 8. Each fare is fixed and covers both airports' charges.
Luton Airport advises arriving 2 to 3 hours before your flight departs. Book your taxi pickup time with that in mind, plus time for traffic on the M1.
Yes, free of charge, for children from birth to 12 years. Add each child's age when you book. Your first seat is free, and a second is free when one is available.
One fixed fare to London Luton, 24 hours a day.
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