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.

When to visit Rockville

Rockville in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockville in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rockville, followed by Acela. 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 55m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockville takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 265 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 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rockville, followed by Acela. 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 55m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockville, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockville takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 265 miles. Rockville’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Rockville

Airlines serving Rockville

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Rockville and Red Roof Inn Plus+ Washington DC Rockville.

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, 2043 reviews)
$145+
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 598 reviews)
$134+
Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 747 reviews)
$139+
Cambria Hotel Rockville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 626 reviews)
$145+
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 774 reviews)
$146+
The Bethesdan Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 737 reviews)
$140+

Renting a car in Rockville

Renting a car in Rockville costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockville, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rockville costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockville, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.