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 December
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in December
Estimated hotel price
$49
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 New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Paris, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 575 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 New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Paris, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 575 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,394 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 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, 2600 reviews)
$96+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2127 reviews)
$112+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1676 reviews)
$60+
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The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 411 reviews)
$109+
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Draycote Hotel And Whitefields Golf Course
3 stars
Good (7.8, 925 reviews)
$106+
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The Rugby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 465 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Renting a car in Rugby costs $37 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rugby costs $37 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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