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. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rugby has to offer.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 78
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

Although Rugby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 21 miles from Rugby. The shortest flight to Rugby from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Rugby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 21 miles from Rugby. The shortest flight to Rugby from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Rugby

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Rugby

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,278 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,463 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,845 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby

Most booked hotels in Rugby

Golden Lion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Diamond House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Draycote Hotel and Whitefields Golf Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 148+
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The Rugby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
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Renting a car in Rugby

Expect to pay C$ 3.25 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$ 38.90 and C$ 51.87. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.25 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$ 38.90 and C$ 51.87. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.