Rugby travel guide

Rugby Tourism | Rugby Guide

You're Going to Love Rugby

With a population of 63,323, Rugby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Rugby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rugby in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rugby, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Rugby

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 46m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Rugby takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 46m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Rugby takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2552 reviews)
$99+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1952 reviews)
$90+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1814 reviews)
$47+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3732 reviews)
$88+
The Red Lion
3 stars
Good (7.7, 220 reviews)
$63+
Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 908 reviews)
$65+

Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.