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 September
Estimated hotel price
£146
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in September
Estimated hotel price
£146
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 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 £37 to £242 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 55% 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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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£242+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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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 £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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