New Castle travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Castle

With a population of 5,285, New Castle is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in New Castle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to New Castle

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to New Castle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 0h 34m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about C$ 7 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to New Castle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 0h 34m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about C$ 7 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near New Castle

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle and Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle

Most booked hotels in New Castle

Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 226+
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 243+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Brandywine Valley
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 135+
Super 8 by Wyndham Pennsville/Wilmington
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 81+
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington/Brandywine
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 120+

Renting a car in New Castle

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.78. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 4% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.78. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 4% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.