Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rock Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rock Island

With a population of 39.018, Rock Island is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rock Island has to offer.

When to visit Rock Island

Rock Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rock Island in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rock Island in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rock Island, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Rock Island

Plane

When flying to Rock Island, you’ll arrive at Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rock Island include American Airlines, United Airlines and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Rock Island departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Rock Island is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 248 km from Rock Island. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Rock Island’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rock Island, you’ll arrive at Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rock Island include American Airlines, United Airlines and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Rock Island departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Rock Island is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 248 km from Rock Island. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Rock Island’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Rock Island

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Rock Island

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,637 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rock Island

Most booked hotels in Rock Island

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Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1049 reviews)
$85+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 882 reviews)
$81+
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Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 193 reviews)
$101+
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Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 861 reviews)
$83+
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Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, 349 reviews)
$70+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davenport East
2 stars
Good (7, 789 reviews)
$42+
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Renting a car in Rock Island

Renting a car in Rock Island costs $31 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Rock Island.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Rock Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Rock Island is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rock Island costs $31 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Rock Island.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Rock Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Rock Island is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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