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

Rolla travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rolla

With a population of 19,559, Rolla is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rolla deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rolla

Rolla in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rolla in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rolla in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rolla, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Rolla

Plane

Although Rolla doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN), which is located 25 miles from Rolla. Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rolla departs from Charlotte and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Rolla is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 97 miles from Rolla. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Plane

Although Rolla doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN), which is located 25 miles from Rolla. Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rolla departs from Charlotte and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Rolla is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 97 miles from Rolla. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Airports near Rolla

TBNFort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional
COUColumbia Regional
STLLambert-St Louis

Airlines serving Rolla

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rolla

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Rolla and Baymont by Wyndham Rolla.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rolla

Most booked hotels in Rolla

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rolla - Univ Of Missouri S&t
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 342 reviews)
$152+
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Hampton Inn Rolla
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 135 reviews)
$178+
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Comfort Suites Rolla
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 413 reviews)
$140+
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Quality Inn Rolla
2 stars
Good (7.9, 222 reviews)
$100+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Rolla
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1083 reviews)
$70+
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Baymont by Wyndham Rolla
2 stars
Good (7.4, 592 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Rolla

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rolla (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 Rolla is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rolla (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 Rolla is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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