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 February
Estimated hotel price
£134
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in February
Estimated hotel price
£134
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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Albans departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to St. Albans, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Albans departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,796 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,200 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

There are also lots of holiday rental options in St. Albans, with prices from £6 to £1,039 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
£214+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£164+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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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 St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.13. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.13. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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