Rye travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rye

With a population of 5,277, Rye is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rye to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rye

Rye in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rye

Plane

When flying to Rye, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 47 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Rye takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Rye, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 47 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Rye takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Rye

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around $289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

The Inn at Rye Place
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 446 reviews)
$173+
Rye Motor Inn - An Adults Only Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 91 reviews)
$136+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 646 reviews)
$195+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 362 reviews)
$121+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 592 reviews)
$101+
Ashworth by the Sea
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1037 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Rye

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Rye is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Rye is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.