Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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
$287
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in March
Estimated hotel price
$287
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 30h 50m.

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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

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 30h 50m.

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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near St. Albans

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (8,251 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,668 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,270 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,706 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $535 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in St. Albans, with prices from $16 to $2,468 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 8% 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 London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$156+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$116+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$127+
OYO The Luton Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$107+
Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$95+

Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $4.08 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 $48.91 and $65.22. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.08 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 $48.91 and $65.22. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.