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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Castle has to offer.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to New York takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 34 km and will cost you around $17. From Boston, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to New York takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 34 km and will cost you around $17. From Boston, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $72 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle and Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle

Most booked hotels in New Castle

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Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 502 reviews)
$126+
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Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 501 reviews)
$154+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 419 reviews)
$106+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 88 reviews)
$115+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 763 reviews)
$111+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.8, 942 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in New Castle

Renting a car in New Castle costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Castle, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in New Castle costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Castle, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in New Castle

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

Standard

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Full-size
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