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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything St. Albans has to offer.

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 July
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in July
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 center. The shortest flight to St. Albans from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 3 km from the city center, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 31 km from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to St. Albans, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to St. Albans from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 3 km from the city center, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to St. Albans is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 31 km from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,927 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Albans, with prices from $8 to $1,393 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 7% 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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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 945 reviews)
$343+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2755 reviews)
$73+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4489 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3082 reviews)
$109+
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Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3876 reviews)
$65+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 7574 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Renting a car in St. Albans costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Albans costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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