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
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in March
Estimated hotel price
$271
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to St. Albans from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 miles from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to St. Albans, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to St. Albans from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 miles from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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 $15 to $2,329 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 11% 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)
$162+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$105+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$131+
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OYO The Luton Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$105+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$71+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.94 and $58.59. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.94 and $58.59. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.