New Castle travel guide
New Castle Tourism | New Castle Guide
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
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″.
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 56m.
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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving New Castle
Where to stay in New Castle
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $62 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle
Most booked hotels in New Castle
Renting a car in New Castle
Renting a car in New Castle costs $49 per day, on average, or $246 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Full-size (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Castle, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in New Castle
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$51/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$54/day