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
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
$264
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 Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 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 U-Save, 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 $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 257 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 Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 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 U-Save, 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 $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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)
$163+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$106+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$116+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$73+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.95 and $50.60. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.95 and $50.60. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.