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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 228
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Albans in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 228
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.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

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.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near St. Albans

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving St. Albans

Lufthansa
Good (8,286 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,392 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,790 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Albans

Average rates range from around C$ 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 415 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Albans, with prices from C$ 13 to C$ 1,959 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Albans are about 12% 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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St Michael's Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 298+
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Sopwell House
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 415+
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Leonardo Hotel London Watford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Renting a car in St. Albans

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.