Wildwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wildwood

With a population of 5,325, Wildwood is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wildwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wildwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf (708 W Burk Ave) and One Fish, Two Fish - Wildwood (3001 Pacific Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SOL (4801 Pacific Ave) and Fairview (3601 Pacific Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wildwood.

When to visit Wildwood

Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wildwood

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 35 miles from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wildwood. The train journey from Wildwood to Iselin takes 0h 53m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $40 for a 0h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 90 miles and will cost you around $14. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 35 miles from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wildwood. The train journey from Wildwood to Iselin takes 0h 53m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $40 for a 0h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 90 miles and will cost you around $14. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Wildwood

Airlines serving Wildwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wildwood

Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wildwood

Most booked hotels in Wildwood

Port Royal Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 352 reviews)
$162+
Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, 527 reviews)
$371+
Starlux Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 595 reviews)
$134+
Mahalo Diamond Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 233 reviews)
$214+
The Waves Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 775 reviews)
$149+
Seaport Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 276 reviews)
$296+

Renting a car in Wildwood

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wildwood (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.

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wildwood (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.