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
$298
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in February
Estimated hotel price
$298
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 26h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 20m 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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 193 km and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $31 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 Auckland and takes around 26h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 20m 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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 193 km and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,294 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,427 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,801 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 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 $2,411 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)
$167+
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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)
$118+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$85+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.77 and $49.03. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.77 and $49.03. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.