St. Albans travel guide
St. Albans Tourism | St. Albans Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 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, 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
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 center. The shortest flight to St. Albans from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 3 km from the city center, Saint Albans is the busiest station in St. Albans. Another popular train station is St. Albans How Wood, Herts, located 4 km from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving St. Albans
Where to stay in St. Albans
Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans
Most booked hotels in St. Albans
Renting a car in St. Albans
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.