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. 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, Côte Brasserie - St Albans (3 High Street) and Saffron’s Courtyard Café (Woodcock Hill) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Albans.

When to visit St. Albans

St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
€128
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
€128
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 Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 46m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 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 Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 46m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near St. Albans

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around €105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans

Most booked hotels in St. Albans

Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€104+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€70+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€83+
Citi Hotel Luton
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
€46+

Hiring a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.