Rockport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockport

With a population of 8.766, Rockport is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rockport

Rockport in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockport in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockport in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Rockport, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Rockport

Plane

Although Rockport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Corpus Christi (CRP), which is located 52 km from Rockport. Corpus Christi is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rockport departs from Houston and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockport is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 253 km from Rockport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Rockport.

Plane

Although Rockport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Corpus Christi (CRP), which is located 52 km from Rockport. Corpus Christi is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rockport departs from Houston and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockport is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 253 km from Rockport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Rockport.

Airports near Rockport

Airlines serving Rockport

Lufthansa
Good (4,632 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,749 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (542 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockport

Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Rockport-Fulton and Bayfront Cottages.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rockport

Most booked hotels in Rockport

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockport-Fulton
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 370 reviews)
$111+
D&R Pelican Bay Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 460 reviews)
$153+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport Fulton
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 599 reviews)
$88+
Quality Inn Rockport on Aransas Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1101 reviews)
$78+
Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$143+
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas
2 stars
Good (7.5, 681 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Rockport

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rockport (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rockport (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.