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 The George Rugby (2 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 70
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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Cross Country. 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 rental from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using National Express or Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Rugby takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 66. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 547 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from downtown 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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Cross Country. 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 rental from London, which is about 124 km from Rugby. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using National Express or Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Rugby takes 386 km and will cost you around C$ 66. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 547 km. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.2 km from downtown Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,885 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,283 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (838 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,915 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 60+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
Brownsover Hall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
The Rugby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 108+

Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.