Wildwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wildwood

With a population of 5,325, Wildwood is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wildwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wildwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf (708 W Burk Ave) and One Fish, Two Fish - Wildwood (3001 Pacific Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SOL (4801 Pacific Ave) and Fairview (3601 Pacific Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wildwood.

When to visit Wildwood

Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wildwood

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 35 miles from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wildwood. The train journey from Wildwood to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 95 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 35 miles from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wildwood. The train journey from Wildwood to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 95 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Wildwood

Airlines serving Wildwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wildwood

Average rates range from around $255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $296 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wildwood

Most booked hotels in Wildwood

Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, 527 reviews)
$264+
Mahalo Diamond Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 211 reviews)
$176+
Acacia Beachfront Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 988 reviews)
$157+
The Waves Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 772 reviews)
$119+
Bolero Resort
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1634 reviews)
$136+
Bal Harbour Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 6 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Wildwood

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Wildwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Wildwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.