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 November
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in November
Estimated hotel price
£99
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rye takes 145 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 150 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rye takes 145 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £177 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)
£158+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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The Kings Head Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Ship Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Hiring a car in Rye costs £41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.59 and £23.45.

Hiring a car in Rye costs £41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.59 and £23.45.