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

Middletown travel guide

Middletown Tourism | Middletown Guide

You're Going to Love Middletown

With a population of 18.871, Middletown 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 Middletown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Middletown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pithari (1 W Main St) and Lore (1100 St Anne's Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Middletown

Middletown in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middletown in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Middletown

Plane

Although Middletown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 63 km from Middletown. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown 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 Middletown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 207 km from Middletown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Middletown takes 129 km and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Middletown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 63 km from Middletown. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Middletown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Middletown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Middletown 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 Middletown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 207 km from Middletown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middletown, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Middletown takes 129 km and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Middletown

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Middletown

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Middletown

Most booked hotels in Middletown

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Miller-Dunham House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (10, 76 reviews)
$240+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Middletown By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 277 reviews)
$82+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Middletown
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 145 reviews)
$124+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newark - Elkton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 643 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkton - University Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 310 reviews)
$89+
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Hampton Inn Middletown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 332 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Middletown

Renting a car in Middletown costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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, 5% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Middletown (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. The most frequently booked car type in Middletown is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Middletown costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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, 5% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Middletown (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. The most frequently booked car type in Middletown is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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