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 The Seafood Restaurant (The Seafood Restaurant Bruce Embankment) are great picks.

When to visit St. Andrews

St. Andrews in January
Estimated hotel price
£130
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Andrews in January
Estimated hotel price
£130
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 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from St. Andrews to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

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 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving St. Andrews, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from St. Andrews to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Andrews, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to St. Andrews takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near St. Andrews

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving St. Andrews

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Andrews

From 5-star hotels such as the Fairmont St Andrews - Scotland 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 £181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £296 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Andrews

Most booked hotels in St. Andrews

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Old Course Hotel St Andrews
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£311+
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Rusacks St. Andrews
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£321+
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Rufflets St Andrews
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£236+
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Fairmont St Andrews - Scotland
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£300+
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Hiring a car in St. Andrews

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in St. Andrews is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in St. Andrews costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in St. Andrews is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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