Introduction
Where to eat
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.

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
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rugby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rugby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rugby to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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)
$166+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$99+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$104+
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Britannia Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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