Introduction
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 5,285, New Castle 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Castle has to offer.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to New Castle

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Grand Rapids and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Grand Rapids and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,123 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,539 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $73 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle

Most booked hotels in New Castle

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Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 530 reviews)
$143+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 100 reviews)
$140+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 438 reviews)
$113+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 795 reviews)
$130+
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Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
2 stars
Good (7.7, 109 reviews)
$88+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.7, 958 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in New Castle

Renting a car in New Castle costs $52 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Sienna or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Castle costs $52 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Sienna or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in New Castle

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Full-size

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate SUV
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