Rockland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rockland
With a population of 7,297, Rockland is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Rockland
Where to Eat in Rockland
If you’re looking for affordable options, Primo - Rockland (2 S. Main St.) and Sammy's Deluxe (488 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Rockland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockland in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °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 December, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockland, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Rockland
Plane
When flying to Rockland, you’ll arrive at Rockland Knox County Regional (RKD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockland departs from Boston and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
The train station in Rockland is called Rockland State Ferry Terminal, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Rockland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 155 miles from Rockland. You’ll find branches of Getaround and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Airlines serving Rockland
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland
Most booked hotels in Rockland
Renting a car in Rockland
Renting a car in Rockland costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Rockland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Rockland is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.