Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

St. Andrews travel guide

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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 Maisha (5 College Street) are great picks.

When to visit St. Andrews

St. Andrews in January
Estimated hotel price
£178
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Andrews in January
Estimated hotel price
£178
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 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to St. Andrews, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to St. Andrews departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to St. Andrews is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from St. Andrews. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near St. Andrews

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving St. Andrews

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,188 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,601 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Andrews

From 5-star hotels such as the Old Course Hotel St Andrews to great affordable options like the The Albany St Andrews, St. Andrews offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £353 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Andrews

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Old Course Hotel St Andrews
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£362+
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Rusacks St. Andrews
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£236+
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Rufflets St Andrews
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£175+
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in St. Andrews

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.78.

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.78.