Rugby travel guide
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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 Black Horse (43 The Green) are great picks.
When to visit Rugby
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rugby in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rugby, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Rugby from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rugby, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rugby to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Rugby is called Rugby, and is located 1.3 km from the city center.
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 Europcar, 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 153 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 center.
Airlines serving Rugby
Where to stay in popular areas of Rugby
Most booked hotels in Rugby
Renting a car in Rugby
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Rugby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Rugby is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.