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Rocky Mount travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rocky Mount

With a population of 57,477, Rocky Mount is a must-see destination in North Carolina, 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rocky Mount in October
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rocky Mount in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Rocky Mount, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Rocky Mount

Plane

Although Rocky Mount doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 56 miles 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 Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rocky Mount. The train journey from Rocky Mount to Charlotte takes 3h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in Rocky Mount is called Rocky Mount, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rocky Mount is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 178 miles from Rocky Mount. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rocky Mount, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Rocky Mount takes 178 miles and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 293 miles.

Plane

Although Rocky Mount doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which is located 56 miles 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 Tampa and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rocky Mount. The train journey from Rocky Mount to Charlotte takes 3h 00m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 32m trip. The train station in Rocky Mount is called Rocky Mount, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rocky Mount is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 178 miles from Rocky Mount. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rocky Mount, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Rocky Mount takes 178 miles and will cost you around $230. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 293 miles.

Airports near Rocky Mount

RDURaleigh-Durham
EWNNew Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Rocky Mount

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rocky Mount

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Rocky Mount
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 516 reviews)
$140+
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Tru by Hilton Rocky Mount
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 622 reviews)
$110+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rocky Mount
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 360 reviews)
$105+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rocky Mount, NC
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2130 reviews)
$100+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rocky Mount
4 stars
Good (7.5, 769 reviews)
$96+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rocky Mount Golden East
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 1188 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Rocky Mount

Renting a car in Rocky Mount costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

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 Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rocky Mount costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Raleigh-Durham.

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 Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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