Rye travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rye
With a population of 4,288, Rye is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rye to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Rye
Where to Eat in Rye
If you’re looking for affordable options, Webbe's at The Fish Cafe (17 Tower Street) and The Ambrette at Rye (6 High Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Marco's Mediterranean Kitchen (6 High St) and The Oak, Rye Foreign (The Oak, Rye Foreign Rye Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Rye.
When to visit Rye
How to Get to Rye
Plane
Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 42 miles from Rye. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rye to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 53 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rye takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Rye
Where to stay in Rye
Average rates range from around £151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rye
Most booked hotels in Rye
Hiring a car in Rye
Hiring a car in Rye costs £22 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Rye is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.