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 March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockland in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 12m.

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 12m.

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 (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,324 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,971 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,803 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,216 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,519 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 (9.5, 382 reviews)
$173+
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The Country Inn Camden-Rckprt
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1067 reviews)
$125+
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250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 242 reviews)
$281+
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Rockport Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 21 reviews)
$283+
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Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 982 reviews)
$118+
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Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1474 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $87 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Rockland Knox County Regional.

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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockland, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rockland costs $87 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Rockland Knox County Regional.

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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockland, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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