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, Craft & Cleaver - St Albans (62 Catherine Street) and Bill’s Restaurant, Café & Bar – St Albans (2 Chequer St) are great picks.

When to visit St. Albans

St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
$289
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
$289
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 29h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $88 for a 1h 35m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 193 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 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 29h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $88 for a 1h 35m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 193 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 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 $87 to $544 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 56% 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)
$138+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$122+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$99+
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London Luton Vale Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$132+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.