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

Rockland travel guide

Rockland Tourism | Rockland Guide

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.

Article

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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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.

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.

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
Good (1,560 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,510 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,509 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,823 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,544 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Rockland

Most booked hotels in Rockland

See all
Island View Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 401 reviews)
$205+
View
250 Main Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 244 reviews)
$347+
View
Country Inn at Camden Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1093 reviews)
$154+
View
Berry Manor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 60 reviews)
$314+
View
LimeRock Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 28 reviews)
$212+
View
Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1548 reviews)
$122+
View

Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $88 per day, on average, or $175 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Rockland is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockland costs $88 per day, on average, or $175 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Rockland is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Rockland