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 May
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in May
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and Avis, 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 Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and Avis, 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 Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The River Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Ship Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.