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Rock Hill, SC

Rock Hill is the most populous city in York County, South Carolina, United States, and the 5th-most populous city in the state. It is also the 4th-most populous city of the Charlotte metropolitan area, behind Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia.

Type CityPopulation 74,372

Why go

  • City in South Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH).

History

Rock Hill is the most populous city in York County, South Carolina, United States, and the 5th-most populous city in the state. It is also the 4th-most populous city of the Charlotte metropolitan area, behind Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 74,372.

Where to stay

1235 Springdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · wyndhamhotels.com
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493 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · ihg.com
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680 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · ihg.com
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911 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · wyndhamhotels.com
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840 Patriot Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · stayapt.com
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1106 N Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · choicehotels.com
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578 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · marriott.com
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1835 Canterbury Glen Ln, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · extendedstayamerica.com
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2111 Tabor Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · hilton.com
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650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · hilton.com
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1037 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732 · redroof.com
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760 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · hilton.com
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800 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · hilton.com
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888 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · bestwestern.com
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825 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · bestwayinnrockhill.xyz
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1285 Old Springdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · hilton.com
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2135 Tabor Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · marriott.com
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354 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · choicehotels.com
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875 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · wyndhamhotels.com
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1323 Old Springdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · choicehotels.com
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952 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · royalregencyrockhillsc.com
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865 Patriot Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · choicehotels.com
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626 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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914 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · choicehotels.com
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600 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · eastmainguesthouse.com
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840 Riverview Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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588 Anderson Rd S, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1181 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, 29730 · arbys.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00 · 2677 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, 29732 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2430 North Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29732-2170 · bk.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 2245 Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill, 29730 · chick-fil-a.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 2677 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, 29732 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1910 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill, 29730 · locations.moes.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2728 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, 29732 · locations.papajohns.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 2781 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29730 · sonnysbbq.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 532 John Ross Parkway, Rock Hill, 29730 · locations.tacobell.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 2553 North Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29732 · locations.wafflehouse.com
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Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 2435 Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill, 27930 · locations.cinnabon.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 1303 Riverchase Boulevard, Rock Hill, 29732 · starbucks.com
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00 · 706 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill · nishiegs.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 2275 Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill, 29730 · ginzabuffet-rh.com
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
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Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 1460 Meeting Boulevard, Rock Hill, 29730
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00;Fr 11:00-21:00;Sa 11:00-20:30 · batsbbq.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 4859 Old York Road, Rock Hill, 29732
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 2423 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29732
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Food Court · food court · 378 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, 29730
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 526 John Ross Parkway, Rock Hill, 29730 · locations.panerabread.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2600 North Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29730 · mcdonalds.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2445 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29732 · popeyes.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 29730 · dankburrito.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1932 North Cherry Road, Rock Hill, 29732 · littlecaesars.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
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Coffee Shop, French, Bakery, Cafe · Coffee Shop/French cafe · 157 East Main Street, Rock Hill, 29730
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
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Breakfast, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-14:00 · 159 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill, 29730
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 · 1037 Camden Avenue, Rock Hill, 29732
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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62 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 21 mi to the centre
Charlotte, NC, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 17 airlines (US Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 141 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, New York, Orlando, Boston… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 17 airlines, 141 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH) 4.7 mi to the centre
Rock Hill, SC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Chester Catawba Regional Airport 13 mi to the centre
Chester, SC, US
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Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field 17 mi to the centre
Lancaster, SC, US
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Pageland Airport 41 mi to the centre
Pageland, SC, US
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Falls Landing 3 mi to the centre
Rock Hill, SC, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rock Hill, SC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.

Tours & experiences