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

Rye travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rye

With a population of 4,288, Rye is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rye to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Rye

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Union (8 East Street) and The George in Rye (98 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Rye

Rye in March
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in March
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rye

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 68 km from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 68 km from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,138 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,589 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

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Mermaid Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£182+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Kings Head Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Winchelsea Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Hiring a car in Rye costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.33 and £25.77.

Hiring a car in Rye costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.33 and £25.77.