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

New Castle travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Castle

With a population of 23,273, New Castle is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Castle has to offer.

Where to Eat in New Castle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ben Franklin's Taproom and Grille (4270 Us 422) and Kings Family Restaurant - New Castle (2541 W State St) are great picks.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in November
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in November
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to New Castle

Plane

Although New Castle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 35 miles from New Castle. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Philadelphia takes 7h 33m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $128 for a 7h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 167 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to New Castle using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to New Castle takes 395 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

Although New Castle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 35 miles from New Castle. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Philadelphia takes 7h 33m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $128 for a 7h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 167 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to New Castle using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to New Castle takes 395 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near New Castle

PITPittsburgh
CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites New Castle and Hampton Inn & Suites New Castle.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle

Most booked hotels in New Castle

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sharon-Hermitage
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 204 reviews)
$161+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 274 reviews)
$137+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Youngstown Boardman Poland
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 198 reviews)
$112+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Sharon
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 148 reviews)
$163+
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Best Western Plus Boardman Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 457 reviews)
$103+
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Quality Inn and Suites New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8, 371 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in New Castle

Renting a car in New Castle costs $60 per day, on average, or $241 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in New Castle (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 New Castle is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Castle costs $60 per day, on average, or $241 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in New Castle (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 New Castle is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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