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
£132
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
£132
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 Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 Bournemouth, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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 Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 Bournemouth, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,146 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 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)
£216+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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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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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in St. Albans.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40. Economy (Class Economy Car 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 £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in St. Albans.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40. Economy (Class Economy Car 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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