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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Rockville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockville

With a population of 61,209, Rockville is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Rockville

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Tasca - Rockville (141 Gibbs Street #305) and Amici Miei (6 North Washington St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tower Oaks Lodge (2 Preserve Pkwy) and Gyroland (1701 Rockville Pike suite b3) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Rockville.

When to visit Rockville

Rockville in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockville in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockville in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rockville, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Rockville

Plane

Although Rockville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 14 miles from Rockville. The shortest domestic flight to Rockville departs from Boston and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockville. The train journey from Rockville to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Rockville is called Rockville, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rockville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 14 miles from Rockville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Rockville takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 170 miles. Rockville’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Rockville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 14 miles from Rockville. The shortest domestic flight to Rockville departs from Boston and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockville. The train journey from Rockville to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Rockville is called Rockville, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rockville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 14 miles from Rockville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Rockville takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 170 miles. Rockville’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Rockville

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Rockville

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Air Canada
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Alaska Airlines
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ITA Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Frontier
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockville

Most booked hotels in Rockville

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1211 reviews)
$152+
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Cambria Hotel Rockville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 881 reviews)
$146+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North Gaithersburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 641 reviews)
$151+
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Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 793 reviews)
$155+
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Hyatt Regency Bethesda
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1832 reviews)
$163+
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Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda Chevy Chase
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 579 reviews)
$172+
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Renting a car in Rockville

Renting a car in Rockville costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, NextCar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rockville is the NextCar branch at 5501 Nicholson Lane, which is 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Rockville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Rockville is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockville costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, NextCar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rockville is the NextCar branch at 5501 Nicholson Lane, which is 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Rockville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Rockville is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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