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$ 232
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 232
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 13h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. 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 keddy by Europcar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 225 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 13h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. 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 keddy by Europcar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
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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$ 432+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 302+
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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$ 103+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.97 and C$ 39.95. 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.97 and C$ 39.95. 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.