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

Wilmington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wilmington

With a population of 70,851, Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware, United States by the number of inhabitants. 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 Wilmington has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wilmington

If you’re looking for affordable options, River Rock Kitchen-Westin Wilmington (818 Shipyard Drive) and Bardea Food & Drink (620 North Market Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmington

Wilmington in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wilmington in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wilmington, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Wilmington

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wilmington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 173 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wilmington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 173 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Wilmington

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Wilmington

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington/Brandywine and Holiday Inn Express Wilmington North - Brandywine By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

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Brandywine River Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1036 reviews)
$119+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 103 reviews)
$135+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 441 reviews)
$113+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 802 reviews)
$126+
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Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
2 stars
Good (7.7, 116 reviews)
$88+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.6, 646 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Wilmington

Renting a car in Wilmington costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmington.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Wilmington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wilmington, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Wilmington costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmington.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Wilmington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wilmington, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Wilmington

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$26/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact
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