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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in December
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 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.

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.

Airports near Wilmington

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Wilmington

Lufthansa
Good (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 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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Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 541 reviews)
$134+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Castle
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 96 reviews)
$136+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 433 reviews)
$117+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8, 778 reviews)
$136+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.7, 641 reviews)
$117+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.8, 957 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Wilmington

Renting a car in Wilmington costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmington.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wilmington costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmington.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Wilmington

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$34/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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