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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle 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 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 80 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 115 miles.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle 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 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 80 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 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 (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
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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 $62 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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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 415 reviews)
$106+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 87 reviews)
$115+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 762 reviews)
$123+
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Hotel du Pont
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 237 reviews)
$240+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.6, 625 reviews)
$88+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7, 215 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in New Castle

Renting a car in New Castle costs $50 per day, on average, or $199 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Castle costs $50 per day, on average, or $199 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in New Castle

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$24/day

Standard

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

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