Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 30 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rugby has to offer.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rugby in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 64 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rugby, with an average rainfall of 36 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Rugby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $65 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rugby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $65 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$155+
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Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$101+
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Britannia Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$95+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.09 and $49.45. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rugby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.09 and $49.45. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rugby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.