St. Andrews travel guide

St. Andrews Tourism | St. Andrews Guide

You're Going to Love St. Andrews

With a population of 15,435, St. Andrews is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Andrews to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in St. Andrews

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Saint (170 South Street) and The Seafood Restaurant (The Seafood Restaurant Bruce Embankment) are great picks.

When to visit St. Andrews

St. Andrews in March
Estimated hotel price
£144
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Andrews in March
Estimated hotel price
£144
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Andrews

Plane

When flying to St. Andrews, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by Lumo. The train journey from St. Andrews to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 199 miles from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 95 miles.

Plane

When flying to St. Andrews, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by Lumo. The train journey from St. Andrews to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 199 miles from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airports near St. Andrews

Airlines serving St. Andrews

Lufthansa
Good (4,622 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Andrews

From 5-star hotels such as the Old Course Hotel to great affordable options like the The Albany Hotel St Andrews, St. Andrews offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £293 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Andrews

Most booked hotels in St. Andrews

Rusacks St. Andrews
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£396+
Old Course Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£465+
Sleeperz Hotel Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Hotel Indigo Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Rufflets St Andrews
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£259+
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in St. Andrews

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Andrews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in St. Andrews is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in St. Andrews (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in St. Andrews is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.