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 March
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in March
Estimated hotel price
£122
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,084 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 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)
£234+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.46 and £24.61. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.46 and £24.61. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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