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.
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 flight to Rugby from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Rugby takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 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.
Airlines serving Rugby
Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby
Most booked hotels in Rugby
Hiring a car in Rugby
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.