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.

Most popular restaurants in Rockville

American
Wonderful (525 reviews)
American
Very good (177 reviews)
Greek
Wonderful (173 reviews)
American
Wonderful (166 reviews)
Greek
Wonderful (153 reviews)
French American
Wonderful (83 reviews)
American
Wonderful (525 reviews)
American
Very good (177 reviews)
Greek
Wonderful (173 reviews)
American
Wonderful (166 reviews)
Greek
Wonderful (153 reviews)
French American
Wonderful (83 reviews)

When to visit Rockville

Rockville in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockville in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 23 km from Rockville. The shortest domestic flight to Rockville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockville. The train station in Rockville is called Rockville, and is located 0.6 km 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 22 km from Rockville. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Megabus, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockville takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 402 km. Rockville’s bus station is located 1.0 km 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 23 km from Rockville. The shortest domestic flight to Rockville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockville. The train station in Rockville is called Rockville, and is located 0.6 km 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 22 km from Rockville. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Megabus, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockville takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 402 km. Rockville’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Rockville

Airlines serving Rockville

KLM
Good (824 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (811 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (693 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (466 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,636 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (171 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockville

Most booked hotels in Rockville

Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1800 reviews)
$155+
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 674 reviews)
$144+
Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 735 reviews)
$127+
Cambria Hotel Rockville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 634 reviews)
$155+
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1492 reviews)
$151+
The Bethesdan Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 733 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Rockville

Renting a car in Rockville costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and NextCar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rockville is the Hertz branch at 1319d Rockville Pike, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. All airports.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockville, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rockville costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and NextCar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rockville is the Hertz branch at 1319d Rockville Pike, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. All airports.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockville, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.