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 February
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in February
Estimated hotel price
£86
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 Avanti West Coast. 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 £39 for a 1h 35m 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

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Rye takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 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 Avanti West Coast. 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 £39 for a 1h 35m 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

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Rye takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 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)
£151+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The River Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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The Ship Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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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 £16.24 and £21.65.

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 £16.24 and £21.65.