Rye travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rye

With a population of 4.288, Rye is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rye to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Rye

If you’re looking for affordable options, Webbe's at The Fish Cafe (17 Tower Street) and The Ambrette at Rye (6 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Rye

Rye in July
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in July
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rye

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 68 km from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Train. The train journey from Rye to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 68 km from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Train. The train journey from Rye to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £165 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

Mermaid Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£127+
The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£123+
The Hope Anchor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
The Lookout Rye
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£110+

Hiring a car in Rye

Hiring a car in Rye costs £24 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rye, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Rye costs £24 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rye, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.