Rostock travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rostock
With a population of 198.293, Rostock is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rostock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Rostock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Peter Pane - Warnemünde (Am Leuchtturm 15) and Peter Pane - Rostock Altstadt (Kröpeliner Straße 25) are great picks.
When to visit Rostock
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rostock in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rostock, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Rostock
Plane
When flying to Rostock, you’ll arrive at Rostock Laage (RLG), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rostock from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 15m.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Rostock, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Rostock to Frankfurt am Main takes 6h 35m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $88 for a 10h 24m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city center, Rostock Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Rostock. Another popular train station is Rostock Thierfelder Str., located 1.4 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Rostock is to pick up a car rental from Berlin, which is about 194 km from Rostock. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Berlin.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Rostock. From Munich, the bus ride to Rostock takes 1175 km and will cost you around $89. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 1231 km. The most popular bus station is Rostock Ferry Terminal, located 6 km from downtown Rostock. Rostock Dierkower Kreuz is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Rostock
Where to stay in Rostock
Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greifennest and Aalreuse. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Rostock, with prices from $20 to $296 per night. Mitte is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Rostock are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rostock
Most booked hotels in Rostock
Renting a car in Rostock
Renting a car in Rostock costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.34 per gallon in Rostock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Rostock is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Arona or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.