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. 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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 246
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 246
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

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 C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 40 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 rental from London, which is about 31 km from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 274 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

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 C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 40 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 rental from London, which is about 31 km from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,676 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,145 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,834 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,116 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,619 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$ 69 to C$ 464 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 57% 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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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 257+
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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 464+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.