Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St. Albans deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
$148
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 center. The shortest flight to St. Albans from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to St. Albans, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to St. Albans from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Albans, with prices from $50 to $366 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in St. Albans by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3447 reviews)
$110+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1061 reviews)
$227+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2524 reviews)
$94+
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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 791 reviews)
$366+
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Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2628 reviews)
$73+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 4188 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in St. Albans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in St. Albans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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