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
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″.
How to Get to Wilmington
Plane
When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 6 miles 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 108 miles from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Wilmington
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
Renting a car in Wilmington
Renting a car in Wilmington costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmington.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wilmington, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Wilmington
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$32/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$50/day