Rye travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rye

With a population of 5,277, Rye is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rye to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Rye

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Carriage House (2263 Ocean Blvd) and Atlantic Grill Restaurant (5 Pioneer Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Rye

Rye in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rye

Plane

When flying to Rye, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 47 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Rye takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Rye, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 47 miles from Rye. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Rye takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Rye

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around $320 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

The Inn at Rye Place
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 452 reviews)
$181+
Rye Motor Inn - An Adults Only Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 94 reviews)
$199+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$210+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 366 reviews)
$163+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 602 reviews)
$137+
Ashworth by the Sea
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1037 reviews)
$175+

Renting a car in Rye

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Rye is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Rye is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.