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 December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 274 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 274 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,065 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,647 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,839 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

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Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Draycote Hotel And Whitefields Golf Course
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£67+
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The Rugby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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