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Renting a car

Delaware City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Delaware City

With a population of 1,741, Delaware City is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Delaware City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

How to Get to Delaware City

Plane

When flying to Delaware City, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Delaware City departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Delaware City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Delaware City to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Delaware City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 117 miles from Delaware City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delaware City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Delaware City takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Delaware City, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Delaware City departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Delaware City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Delaware City to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Delaware City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 117 miles from Delaware City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delaware City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Delaware City takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Delaware City

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Delaware City

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Delaware City

Most booked hotels in Delaware City

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 356 reviews)
$121+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7.2, 201 reviews)
$75+
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Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn
2 stars
Good (6.7, 712 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pennsville/Wilmington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1100 reviews)
$64+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 773 reviews)
$69+
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Superlodge
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 182 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Delaware City

Renting a car in Delaware City costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Delaware City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Delaware City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Delaware City is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Delaware City costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Delaware City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Delaware City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Delaware City is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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