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. 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 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Avis and U-Save, 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Avis and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

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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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Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Draycote Hotel and Whitefields Golf Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£75+
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The Rugby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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