Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

St. Albans travel guide

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You're Going to Love St. Albans

With a population of 84,561, St. Albans is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Albans to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in St. Albans

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy St Albans Brasserie (1-3 Verulam Road) and Dining At Centurion Club (Hemel Hempstead Road) are great picks.

When to visit St. Albans

St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
£121
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
£121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Albans

Plane

When flying to St. Albans, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Albans departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 miles from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

When flying to St. Albans, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Albans departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 miles from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£225+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in St. Albans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.49 and £20.65. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in St. Albans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.49 and £20.65. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

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