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 March
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in March
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 217 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 233 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rye using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 217 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (7,988 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £187 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)
£188+
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The George In Rye
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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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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The Hope Anchor
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Hiring a car in Rye

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

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

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

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.