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 Tuning Fork (Dollman Farm, Houlton) and Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.

When to visit Rugby

Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rugby in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 237
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 hire from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 hire from London, which is about 77 miles from Rugby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rugby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rugby takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Rugby Corporation St, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Rugby. Rugby Clifton Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Rugby

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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)
RM 483+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 217+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 407+
Britannia Hotel Coventry
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
RM 282+
Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
RM 278+

Hiring a car in Rugby

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. 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 car hire (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. 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 car hire (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.