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 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 140 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 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,077 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,211 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around $155 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 $370 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 42% 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, 3488 reviews)
$116+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1074 reviews)
$242+
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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 814 reviews)
$370+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2544 reviews)
$102+
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Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2643 reviews)
$79+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, 4239 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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