Introduction
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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
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 centre The shortest flight to St. Albans from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around C$ 85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 2h 28m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 2 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Avis, 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 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 15 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 centre The shortest flight to St. Albans from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around C$ 85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 2h 28m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 2 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Avis, 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 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,250 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,789 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,195 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,993 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 C$ 11 to C$ 1,899 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 429+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 304+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 93+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay C$ 2.43 per litre 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 C$ 29.12 and C$ 38.83. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.43 per litre 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 C$ 29.12 and C$ 38.83. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.