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

Delaware travel guide

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You're Going to Love Delaware

With a population of 34.753, Delaware is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Delaware has to offer.

When to visit Delaware

Delaware in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Delaware in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Delaware in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Delaware, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Delaware

Plane

Although Delaware doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 37 km from Delaware. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Delaware is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 227 km from Delaware. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Delaware doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 37 km from Delaware. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Delaware is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 227 km from Delaware. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Delaware

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Delaware

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,509 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,112 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
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Where to stay in Delaware

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Delaware South and Baymont by Wyndham Delaware.

Where to stay in popular areas of Delaware

Most booked hotels in Delaware

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The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 529 reviews)
$128+
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Pacer Inn & Suites Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 532 reviews)
$81+
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Quality Inn & Suites Delaware South
2 stars
Good (7.9, 467 reviews)
$84+
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Travel Inn Delaware
2 stars
Good (6.8, 74 reviews)
$75+
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Baymont by Wyndham Delaware
2 stars
Good (6.2, 630 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Delaware

Renting a car in Delaware costs $61 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Delaware.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Delaware (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Delaware is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Delaware costs $61 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Delaware.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Delaware (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Delaware is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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