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 68 km from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Newquay 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 £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rye takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 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 Newquay 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 £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rye takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £163 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)
£116+
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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)
£88+
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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)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.54.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.54.