St. Andrews travel guide

St. Andrews Tourism | St. Andrews Guide

You're Going to Love St. Andrews

With a population of 15.435, St. Andrews is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Andrews to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in St. Andrews

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Saint (170 South Street) and The Seafood Restaurant (The Seafood Restaurant Bruce Embankment) are great picks.

When to visit St. Andrews

St. Andrews in March
Estimated hotel price
£138
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Andrews in March
Estimated hotel price
£138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Andrews

Plane

When flying to St. Andrews, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from London and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including FlixBus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 925 km and will cost you around £41. From London, the ticket costs about £65 for a journey of 985 km.

Plane

When flying to St. Andrews, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from London and takes around 18h 10m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including FlixBus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 925 km and will cost you around £41. From London, the ticket costs about £65 for a journey of 985 km.

Airports near St. Andrews

Airlines serving St. Andrews

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Andrews

From 5-star hotels such as the Old Course Hotel to great affordable options like the The Albany Hotel St Andrews, St. Andrews offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £296 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Andrews

Most booked hotels in St. Andrews

Rusacks St. Andrews
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£395+
Old Course Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£463+
Sleeperz Hotel Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Hotel Indigo Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Rufflets St Andrews
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£259+
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+

Hiring a car in St. Andrews

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in St. Andrews.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Andrews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in St. Andrews is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in St. Andrews.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Andrews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in St. Andrews is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.