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

Rockwall in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockwall in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 4h 27m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 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 $45. From Houston, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 215 miles.

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 4h 27m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 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 $45. From Houston, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airlines serving Rockwall

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
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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

Tru By Hilton Rockwall Dallas, Tx
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 657 reviews)
$103+
Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 447 reviews)
$180+
Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 399 reviews)
$101+
Hampton Inn Dallas-Rockwall
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 213 reviews)
$103+
Inn of Rockwall
2 stars
Good (6.6, 197 reviews)
$70+
Comfort Suites Lake Ray Hubbard
2 stars
Good (6.6, 249 reviews)
$90+

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.

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.