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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wildwood travel guide

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

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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
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wildwood, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wildwood to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wildwood, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wildwood to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Wildwood

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Wildwood

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wildwood

Average rates range from around $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $300 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Starlux and Dolphin Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wildwood

Most booked hotels in Wildwood

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Port Royal Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 452 reviews)
$125+
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The Starlux
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1003 reviews)
$77+
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Adventurer Oceanfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 923 reviews)
$81+
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Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 908 reviews)
$190+
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The Reeds at Shelter Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 67 reviews)
$215+
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Bolero Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1587 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Wildwood

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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