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

Rockport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockport

With a population of 3,336, Rockport is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rockport

Rockport in April
Estimated hotel price
$303
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockport in April
Estimated hotel price
$303
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockport in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockport, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Rockport

Plane

When flying to Rockport, you’ll arrive at Rockland Knox County Regional (RKD), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockport departs from Boston and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 258 km from Rockport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Rockport, you’ll arrive at Rockland Knox County Regional (RKD), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockport departs from Boston and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 258 km from Rockport. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Rockport

Airlines serving Rockport

KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,536 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,152 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,864 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,558 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockport

Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $364 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rockport

Most booked hotels in Rockport

Island View Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 407 reviews)
$228+
Country Inn at Camden Rockport
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1104 reviews)
$146+
Lord Camden Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 664 reviews)
$205+
Rockport Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 23 reviews)
$341+
Rockland Harbor Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1567 reviews)
$122+
Claddagh Motel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 996 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Rockport

Renting a car in Rockport costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 100% cheaper than airport locations in Rockport.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Rockport (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.

Renting a car in Rockport costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 100% cheaper than airport locations in Rockport.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Rockport (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.