Rockville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rockville
With a population of 61,209, Rockville is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Rockville
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Tasca - Rockville (141 Gibbs Street #305) and Amici Miei (6 North Washington St.) are great picks.
When to visit Rockville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockville in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rockville, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Rockville
Plane
Although Rockville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 14 miles from Rockville. The shortest domestic flight to Rockville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rockville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rockville to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Rockville is called Rockville, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Rockville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 14 miles from Rockville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockville takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles. Rockville’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airports near Rockville
Airlines serving Rockville
Where to stay in Rockville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Rockville and Red Roof Inn Plus+ Washington DC Rockville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockville
Most booked hotels in Rockville
Renting a car in Rockville
Renting a car in Rockville costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, NextCar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rockville is the NextCar branch at 5501 Nicholson Lane, which is 4 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rockville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Rockville is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.