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 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rostock, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Rostock from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 27h 10m.
Train
ÖBB is the only carrier operating train routes to Rostock. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Rostock Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Rostock. Another popular train station is Rostock Thierfelder Str., located 1.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Rostock is to pick up a car hire from Berlin, which is about 194 km from Rostock. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Berlin.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Rostock. From Copenhagen, the bus ride to Rostock takes 555 km and will cost you around £39. From Nuremberg, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 1094 km. The most popular bus station is Rostock Ferry Terminal, located 6 km from the city centre of Rostock. Rostock Dierkower Kreuz is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Rostock
Where to stay in Rostock
Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 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 holiday rental options in Rostock, with prices from £16 to £233 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rostock are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rostock
Most booked hotels in Rostock
Hiring a car in Rostock
Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Rostock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.41 and £24.54. The most frequently booked car type in Rostock is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Fiat Ducato or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.