Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rugby travel guide

Rugby Tourism | Rugby Guide

You're Going to Love Rugby

With a population of 63,323, Rugby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rugby to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Rugby

Farm shop and pick your own
Shopping•Food & Drink

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The George Rugby (2 The Green) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in April
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in April
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rugby in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 64 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rugby, with an average rainfall of 36 mm.

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How to Get to Rugby

Plane

Although Rugby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 34 km from Rugby. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Rugby departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Rugby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 34 km from Rugby. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Rugby departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,123 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,539 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

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Brownsover Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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The Greyhound Coaching Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Jasmine House
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Little Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.27 and £25.70. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.27 and £25.70. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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