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 March
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in March
Estimated hotel price
$272
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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

There are also lots of holiday rental options in St. Albans, with prices from $13 to $2,335 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$151+
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CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$80+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$85+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.85 and $57.13. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.85 and $57.13. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.