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
$284
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in March
Estimated hotel price
$284
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 Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $95 for a 2h 21m 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 185 km and will cost you around $14. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 201 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 Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $95 for a 2h 21m 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 185 km and will cost you around $14. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 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 $14 to $2,443 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 5% 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)
$177+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$106+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$144+
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CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$79+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.39 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 $40.62 and $54.16. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.39 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 $40.62 and $54.16. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.