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.
Where to Eat in St. Albans
If you’re looking for affordable options, Prime Steak & Grill - St Albans (83-85 London Road) and The Ivy St Albans Brasserie (1-3 Verulam Road) are great picks.
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 centre. The shortest flight to St. Albans from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 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 hire from London, which is about 31 km from St. Albans. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 209 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving St. Albans
Where to stay in St. Albans
Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $357 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of St. Albans
Most booked hotels in St. Albans
Hiring a car in St. Albans
Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in St. Albans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.07 and $46.76. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.