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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
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in February
Estimated hotel price
£85
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rye takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rye takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £160 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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The Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The River Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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