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

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.

Where to Eat in St. Albans

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy St Albans Brasserie (1-3 Verulam Road) and Dining At Centurion Club (Hemel Hempstead Road) are great picks.

When to visit St. Albans

St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
$276
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
$276
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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 28m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 28m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$107+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$113+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$71+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$87+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.