Rockland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockland

With a population of 7,297, Rockland is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rockland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Primo - Rockland (2 S. Main St.) and Sammy's Deluxe (488 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Rockland

Rockland in March
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockland in March
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockland in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockland, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Rockland

Plane

When flying to Rockland, you’ll arrive at Rockland Knox County Regional (RKD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockland departs from Boston and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

The train station in Rockland is called Rockland State Ferry Terminal, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rockland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 155 miles from Rockland. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Rockland.

Plane

When flying to Rockland, you’ll arrive at Rockland Knox County Regional (RKD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockland departs from Boston and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

The train station in Rockland is called Rockland State Ferry Terminal, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rockland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 155 miles from Rockland. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Rockland.

Airports near Rockland

Airlines serving Rockland

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (137 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland

Most booked hotels in Rockland

250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 197 reviews)
$250+
Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 374 reviews)
$149+
The Craignair Inn & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 39 reviews)
$250+
Country Inn at Camden Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 818 reviews)
$152+
Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1116 reviews)
$168+
Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 842 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rockland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Rockland costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rockland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.