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

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.

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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

Rockland in April
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockland in April
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 16m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

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 16m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Rockland

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Rockland

KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,882 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,849 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,322 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,909 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,293 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland

Most booked hotels in Rockland

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Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 571 reviews)
$234+
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250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 229 reviews)
$335+
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Country Inn at Camden Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 924 reviews)
$217+
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Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1308 reviews)
$208+
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Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 894 reviews)
$131+
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Berry Manor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 44 reviews)
$290+
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Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $100 per day, on average, or $201 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Rockland costs $100 per day, on average, or $201 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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