Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bear travel guide

Bear Tourism | Bear Guide

You're Going to Love Bear

With a population of 19,371, Bear is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bear has to offer.

When to visit Bear

Bear in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bear in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bear

Plane

When flying to Bear, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bear departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bear, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bear to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bear is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 118 miles from Bear. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bear, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Bear takes 80 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bear, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bear departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bear, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bear to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bear is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 118 miles from Bear. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bear, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Bear takes 80 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Bear

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Bear

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bear

Most booked hotels in Bear

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Whispering Oak Mansion
0 stars
Excellent (9, 286 reviews)
$168+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 415 reviews)
$112+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pennsville/Wilmington
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1161 reviews)
$56+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7, 215 reviews)
$63+
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Travel Inn New Castle Airport
2 stars
Good (6.8, 213 reviews)
$72+
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Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 747 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Bear

Renting a car in Bear costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Bear (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bear, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bear costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Bear (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bear, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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