Rockwall travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rockwall
With a population of 37,490, Rockwall is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Rockwall
If you’re looking for affordable options, Standard Service (760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy) and Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse - Rockwall (1599 Laguna Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Rockwall
How to Get to Rockwall
Plane
Although Rockwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 23 miles from Rockwall.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockwall. The train journey from Rockwall to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $24 for a 8h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rockwall is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 23 miles from Rockwall. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockwall, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rockwall takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Rockwall
Where to stay in Rockwall
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Dallas-Rockwall and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockwall.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockwall
Most booked hotels in Rockwall
Renting a car in Rockwall
Renting a car in Rockwall costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Rockwall.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rockwall (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 Rockwall is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.