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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rocky Mount travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rocky Mount

With a population of 4,799, Rocky Mount is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rocky Mount deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rocky Mount in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rocky Mount 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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Rocky Mount, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Rocky Mount

Plane

Although Rocky Mount doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 37 km from Rocky Mount. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rocky Mount departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rocky Mount. The train journey from Rocky Mount to Alexandria takes 4h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $54 for a 8h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rocky Mount is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 214 km from Rocky Mount. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Rocky Mount doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 37 km from Rocky Mount. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rocky Mount departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rocky Mount. The train journey from Rocky Mount to Alexandria takes 4h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $54 for a 8h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rocky Mount is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 214 km from Rocky Mount. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Rocky Mount

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
ROARoanoke

Airlines serving Rocky Mount

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rocky Mount

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rocky Mount/Smith Mtn Lake and Baymont by Wyndham Rocky Mount.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rocky Mount

Most booked hotels in Rocky Mount

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The Claiborne Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 80 reviews)
$204+
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Early Inn at The Grove
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 96 reviews)
$191+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rocky Mount/Smith Mtn Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 283 reviews)
$149+
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Baymont by Wyndham Rocky Mount
2 stars
Good (7.4, 399 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Rocky Mount

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rocky Mount (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Rocky Mount is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rocky Mount (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Rocky Mount is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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