Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rugby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rugby

With a population of 63,323, Rugby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rugby has to offer.

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and The George Rugby (2 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $7. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $7. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,211 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

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Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2699 reviews)
$76+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2219 reviews)
$91+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2310 reviews)
$81+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1740 reviews)
$63+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 874 reviews)
$78+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 968 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

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