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 3 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 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 Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 153 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 153 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 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.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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, 2540 reviews)
$99+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2074 reviews)
$89+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1646 reviews)
$52+
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The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 366 reviews)
$118+
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The Rugby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 442 reviews)
$80+
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Draycote Hotel And Whitefields Golf Course
3 stars
Good (7.6, 900 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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 Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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 Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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