Introduction
What to do
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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When to visit Rockland

Rockland in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockland in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 12m.

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 Movly, 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 12m.

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 Movly, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Rockland

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Rockland

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,556 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,611 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,907 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland

Most booked hotels in Rockland

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Island View Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 407 reviews)
$205+
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250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 245 reviews)
$360+
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Berry Manor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 63 reviews)
$313+
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LimeRock Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 28 reviews)
$212+
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Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1577 reviews)
$136+
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Rockport Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 23 reviews)
$328+
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Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $105 per day, on average, or $211 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockland, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rockland costs $105 per day, on average, or $211 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockland, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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