Rock Hill travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rock Hill
With a population of 66.154, Rock Hill is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rock Hill deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Rock Hill
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pump House (575 Herrons Ferry Rd) and Libbie's Bistro (652 Herrons Ferry Rd Unit 109) are great picks.
When to visit Rock Hill
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rock Hill in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Rock Hill, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Rock Hill
Plane
Although Rock Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 34 km from Rock Hill. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rock Hill departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rock Hill. The train journey from Rock Hill to Greensboro takes 1h 27m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 46m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rock Hill is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 37 km from Rock Hill. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rock Hill, including Megabus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Rock Hill takes 386 km and will cost you around $36. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 587 km.
Airlines serving Rock Hill
Where to stay in Rock Hill
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Rock Hill and Extended Stay America Suites - Rock Hill.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rock Hill
Most booked hotels in Rock Hill
Renting a car in Rock Hill
Renting a car in Rock Hill costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Rock Hill.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rock Hill (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 Rock Hill is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.