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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $59 for a 1h 36m 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 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 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 225 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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $59 for a 1h 36m 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 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 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 225 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 (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,217 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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)
$132+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$99+
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Britannia Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.52 and $50.02. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rugby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.52 and $50.02. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rugby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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