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
£115
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
£115
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£172+
Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£292+
Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£51+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in St. Albans

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in St. Albans costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.