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 June
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
£43
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £29 for a 3h 26m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £29 for a 3h 26m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 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)
£73+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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ibis Coventry Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£58+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.06 and £21.41. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rugby costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.06 and £21.41. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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