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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rugby to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Rugby
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
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.
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 domestic flight to Rugby departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Rugby takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 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.
Airlines serving Rugby
Where to stay in Rugby
Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby
Most booked hotels in Rugby
Hiring a car in Rugby
Hiring a car in Rugby costs £36 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Rugby.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.