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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Saco, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 10m 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 Dollar and Getaround, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Rye takes 110 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 138 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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rye, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rye to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Saco, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 10m 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 Dollar and Getaround, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rye, including OurBus, Concord Coach Lines and CoachRun. From Portland, the bus ride to Rye takes 110 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 138 miles.

Airports near Rye

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,833 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,789 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,504 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,302 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (870 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around $298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 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, 515 reviews)
$140+
Rye Motor Inn - An Adults Only Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 78 reviews)
$155+
Royal Crest Inn Hampton Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 262 reviews)
$246+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1277 reviews)
$108+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 520 reviews)
$142+
Ashworth by the Sea
3 stars
Good (6.7, 1466 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Rye

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.