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.
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, Côte Brasserie - St Albans (3 High Street) and Saffron’s Courtyard Café (Woodcock Hill) 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 centre. The shortest flight to St. Albans from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving St. Albans, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from St. Albans to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around ₹ 1,500 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,500 for a 1h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Albans, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to St. Albans takes 209 km and will cost you around ₹ 333. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving St. Albans
Where to stay in St. Albans
Average rates range from around ₹ 9,364 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,223 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 ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,851 and ₹ 2,467. The most frequently booked car type in St. Albans is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.