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$ 202
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 170 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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from St. Albans to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around C$ 208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 346 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Albans, with prices from C$ 68 to C$ 547 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 37% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 547+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 315+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25.

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