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, THOMPSON St Albans (2-8 Hatfield Road) and Chez Mumtaj (Ground Floor Centurion House 136 - 142 London Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Rose and Crown Sandridge (24 High Street, Sandridge) and Côte Brasserie - St Albans (3 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Albans.

When to visit St. Albans

St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
£111
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 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 Leicester, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 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 Leicester, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £187 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in St. Albans, with prices from £37 to £318 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 38% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£318+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £36 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £36 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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