Rye travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rye

With a population of 8 160, Rye is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. 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, Papi's Pizza (2283 Point Nepean Rd) and Rick’s Burgers (2293 Point Nepean Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Rye

Rye in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rye in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rye

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 49 km from Rye.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 64 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Rye. From Canberra, the bus ride to Rye takes 772 km and will cost you around $138. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $246 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Rye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 49 km from Rye.

Car

Another option to get to Rye is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 64 km from Rye. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Rye. From Canberra, the bus ride to Rye takes 772 km and will cost you around $138. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $246 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airlines serving Rye

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,814 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,607 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rye

Average rates range from around $299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $337 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rye

Most booked hotels in Rye

Links Lodge at The Dunes
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Boathouse Resort Studios & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Moonlight Bay Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$164+
Fairways Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$143+
Bayview Motel Rosebud/Rye
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
The Rye Hotel - One Four Nelson
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$183+

Hiring a car in Rye

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Rye (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.