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 68 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 68 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,809 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,764 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,236 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,345 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,745 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,950 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £166 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

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Jeakes House
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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The Mermaid Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Kings Head Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The George Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Ship Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Hiring a car in Rye costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11.

Hiring a car in Rye costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11.