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, 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
C$ 224
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 224
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 Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 50 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus.

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 Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 50 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to St. Albans using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around C$ 191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 349 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Albans, with prices from C$ 69 to C$ 585 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 43% 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$ 144+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 312+
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Sopwell House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 585+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.88 and C$ 39.84. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. Albans, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.88 and C$ 39.84. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. Albans, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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