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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, Webbe's at The Fish Cafe (17 Tower Street) and The Ambrette at Rye (6 High Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Oak, Rye Foreign (The Oak, Rye Foreign Rye Road) and Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen (6 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Rye.

When to visit Rye

Rye in February
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in February
Estimated hotel price
£84
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 42 miles from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Train. The train journey from Rye to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 53 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Paris, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 575 miles.

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 42 miles from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Train. The train journey from Rye to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 53 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Paris, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 575 miles.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,128 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

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The Mermaid Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The River Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52.

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