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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rugby has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Rugby

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and The Boat Inn (Birdingbury Wharf Rugby Road) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in January
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in January
Estimated hotel price
£47
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rugby departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Coventry takes 0h 22m and costs around £6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 32m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Coventry, the bus ride to Rugby takes 50 miles and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rugby departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Coventry takes 0h 22m and costs around £6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 32m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Coventry, the bus ride to Rugby takes 50 miles and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,134 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,629 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rugby

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Days Inn Corley
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£32+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Chesford Grange Hotel
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Draycote Hotel
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£65+
Brownsover Hall Hotel
Good (7, Good reviews)
£46+

Hiring a car in Rugby

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.