St. Albans travel guide

St. Albans Tourism | St. Albans Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Albans to see all of its attractions.

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
€116
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
€116
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 Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 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 Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near St. Albans

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around €118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €196 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€53+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€75+
Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
€44+

Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Albans, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.