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, Domaine Hudson (1314 N Washington Street) and Moro (1307 N. Scott Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Garden at Bardea (612 N Market St) and Apexx Lounge (913 N Orange St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wilmington.
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 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmington. The train journey from Wilmington to Baltimore takes 1h 15m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 23m trip. The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmington, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Allentown, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 85 miles and will cost you around $40. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Wilmington
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington
Most booked hotels in Wilmington
Renting a car in Wilmington
Renting a car in Wilmington costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmington.
Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Wilmington
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$27/day