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Wilmington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wilmington

With a population of 12,520, Wilmington is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wilmington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Wilmington

Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wilmington in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wilmington, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Wilmington

Plane

Although Wilmington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dayton (DAY), which is located 61 km from Wilmington. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wilmington departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmington. The train journey from Wilmington to Chicago takes 8h 32m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $139 for a 15h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 291 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmington, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Cleveland, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 547 km and will cost you around $37. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $139 for a journey of 660 km.

Plane

Although Wilmington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dayton (DAY), which is located 61 km from Wilmington. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wilmington departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmington. The train journey from Wilmington to Chicago takes 8h 32m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $139 for a 15h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 291 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmington, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Cleveland, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 547 km and will cost you around $37. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $139 for a journey of 660 km.

Airports near Wilmington

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Wilmington

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington and Royalton Inn And Suites Wilmington.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

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Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 181 reviews)
$179+
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Holiday Inn Wilmington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 210 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express Wilmington
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 301 reviews)
$170+
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Wilmington Inn Wilmington
2 stars
Good (7, 245 reviews)
$76+
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Royalton Inn And Suites Wilmington
2 stars
Good (6.9, 320 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Wilmington

Renting a car in Wilmington costs $108 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Wilmington costs $108 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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