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. Rugby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
$50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
$50
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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rugby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rugby takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2001 reviews)
$95+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1844 reviews)
$46+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3787 reviews)
$89+
The Red Lion
3 stars
Good (7.7, 224 reviews)
$65+
Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 919 reviews)
$65+
Brownsover Hall Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1503 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.