Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

Where to Eat in Rugby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The George Rugby (2 The Green) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 80
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 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Rugby from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around C$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rugby takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 145 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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Rugby, you’ll arrive at Coventry Baginton (CVT), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Rugby from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Rugby to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around C$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rugby takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 145 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 centre.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,485 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 63+
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Holiday Inn Coventry M6, Jct.2 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 116+
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Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 74+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.11 and C$ 40.15. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.11 and C$ 40.15. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.