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 January
Estimated hotel price
$278
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
$278
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 27h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 55m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 338 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 27h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 55m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 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 $2,314 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 2% 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$124+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$115+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$84+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.