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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
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 The shortest flight to Rugby from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 217 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 The shortest flight to Rugby from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Rugby using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 217 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.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,898 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,391 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,169 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,260 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 64+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Draycote Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Quality Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 74+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay C$ 2.74 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$ 32.88 and C$ 43.84. 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 Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.74 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$ 32.88 and C$ 43.84. 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 Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.