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 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 3 miles 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 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Dollar and Turo, 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.

Train

The train station in Rockland is called Rockland State Ferry Terminal, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Rockland

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Rockland

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,315 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,456 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,828 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,092 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,483 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,744 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,563 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)
$126+
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Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 980 reviews)
$127+
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Rockport Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 17 reviews)
$248+
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Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1451 reviews)
$106+
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Glen Cove Inn & Suites Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 899 reviews)
$117+
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Starlight Lodge At Rockport Harbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 458 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Rockland

Renting a car in Rockland costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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 $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Rockland.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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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