Rockport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rockport
With a population of 4,966, Rockport is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rockport to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Rockport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockport in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockport, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Rockport
Plane
Although Rockport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 45 km from Rockport. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rockport departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rockport, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rockport to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rockport is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 49 km from Rockport. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockport, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Rockport takes 145 km and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 306 km.
Airlines serving Rockport
Where to stay in Rockport
Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $243 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockport
Most booked hotels in Rockport
Renting a car in Rockport
Renting a car in Rockport costs $59 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Rockport.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rockport (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. The most frequently booked car type in Rockport is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.