Rockwall travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockwall

With a population of 37,490, Rockwall is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockwall deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rockwall

If you’re looking for affordable options, Standard Service (760 W Ralph Hall Pkwy) and Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse - Rockwall (1599 Laguna Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Rockwall

Rockwall in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockwall in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rockwall

Plane

Although Rockwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 23 miles from Rockwall.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockwall. The train journey from Rockwall to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $24 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockwall is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 23 miles from Rockwall. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockwall, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rockwall takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Rockwall doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 23 miles from Rockwall.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rockwall. The train journey from Rockwall to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $24 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockwall is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 23 miles from Rockwall. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockwall, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rockwall takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Rockwall

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,237 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockwall

Most booked hotels in Rockwall

Tru By Hilton Rockwall Dallas, Tx
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 658 reviews)
$102+
Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 439 reviews)
$181+
Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 399 reviews)
$105+
Hampton Inn Dallas-Rockwall
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 210 reviews)
$104+
Comfort Suites Lake Ray Hubbard
2 stars
Good (6.7, 249 reviews)
$88+
Inn of Rockwall
2 stars
Good (6.6, 195 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Rockwall

Renting a car in Rockwall costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Rockwall.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Rockwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Rockwall is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockwall costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Rockwall.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Rockwall (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Rockwall is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.