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

Rugby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rugby

With a population of 63.323, Rugby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Rugby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and The George Rugby (2 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
£44
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

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rugby departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 257 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rugby departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 257 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,398 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,236 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

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Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.68. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.68. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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