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 December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockland in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 20m.

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 20m.

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

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Airlines serving Rockland

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Delta
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
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Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,340 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,554 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Avianca
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LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,622 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland

Most booked hotels in Rockland

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The Country Inn Camden-Rckprt
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1040 reviews)
$124+
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250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 239 reviews)
$205+
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Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 975 reviews)
$90+
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Rockport Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 16 reviews)
$215+
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Berry Manor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 54 reviews)
$314+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 213 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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, 3% more expensive than at Rockland Knox County Regional.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 $57 per day, on average, or $115 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, 3% more expensive than at Rockland Knox County Regional.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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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