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, THOMPSON St Albans (2-8 Hatfield Road) and Chez Mumtaj (Ground Floor Centurion House 136 - 142 London Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Rose and Crown Sandridge (24 High Street, Sandridge) and Côte Brasserie - St Albans (3 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Albans.

When to visit St. Albans

St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
$270
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 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 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 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,398 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,236 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 $558 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Albans are about 54% 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)
$151+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$140+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$114+
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London Luton Vale Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$156+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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