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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

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
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
$224
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 flight to St. Albans from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

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 flight to St. Albans from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,674 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$194+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$123+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$152+
easyHotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$90+

Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.