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 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 3 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, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 11m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 12m 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, Bus and OurBus.

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 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 11m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 12m 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, Bus and OurBus.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,544 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,038 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,005 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,553 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,234 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,045 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 $63 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 (8.5, 411 reviews)
$116+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 85 reviews)
$115+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 749 reviews)
$124+
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Hotel du Pont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 235 reviews)
$355+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.7, 622 reviews)
$114+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7, 215 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in New Castle

Renting a car in New Castle costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% 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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Castle, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in New Castle costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% 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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Castle, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in New Castle

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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