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

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. 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 George Rugby (2 The Green) and Black Horse (43 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 15 km 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 217 km and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 225 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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 217 km and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 225 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.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,048 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,310 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,331 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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, 2709 reviews)
$94+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2235 reviews)
$89+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2321 reviews)
$80+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1753 reviews)
$46+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 884 reviews)
$77+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 979 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

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