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

Rockland travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockland in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 5 km 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 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rockland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 250 km 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 5 km 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 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rockland is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 250 km 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
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Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,211 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,279 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,709 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,877 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,496 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,191 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,575 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland

Most booked hotels in Rockland

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Country Inn at Camden Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1046 reviews)
$137+
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250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 240 reviews)
$215+
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Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 980 reviews)
$97+
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Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1451 reviews)
$94+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 217 reviews)
$148+
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Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 899 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockland, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rockland costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockland, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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