Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rye has to offer.

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
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in January
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to Mystic takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 75 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun.

Plane

When flying to Rye, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rye departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to Mystic takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 75 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including OurBus, FlixBus and CoachRun.

Airports near Rye

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Rye

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around $433 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

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The Inn at Rye Place
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 614 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1181 reviews)
$107+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 37 reviews)
$119+
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Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 604 reviews)
$103+
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Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.6, 733 reviews)
$107+
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Ashworth by the Sea
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1567 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Rye

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.