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 February
Estimated hotel price
$290
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in February
Estimated hotel price
$290
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 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 241 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 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,336 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$128+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$74+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.