Rock Hill travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rock Hill
With a population of 66,154, Rock Hill is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rock Hill deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Rock Hill
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pump House (575 Herrons Ferry Rd) and Libbie's Bistro (652 Herrons Ferry Rd Unit 109) are great picks.
When to visit Rock Hill
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rock Hill in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Rock Hill, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Rock Hill
Plane
Although Rock Hill doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 21 miles from Rock Hill. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rock Hill departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rock Hill. The train journey from Rock Hill to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 46m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rock Hill is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 23 miles from Rock Hill. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rock Hill, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Rock Hill takes 165 miles and will cost you around $35. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 290 miles.
Airlines serving Rock Hill
Where to stay in Rock Hill
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Rock Hill and Extended Stay America Suites - Rock Hill.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rock Hill
Most booked hotels in Rock Hill
Renting a car in Rock Hill
Renting a car in Rock Hill costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 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, 6% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rock Hill (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rock Hill, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.