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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 May
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in May
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m 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

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus.

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 Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m 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

You can travel by bus to Rye using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Rye

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 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)
£182+
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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)
£91+
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The Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The River Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Flackley Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Rye

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22.

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