Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. New Castle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 47 for a 1h 09m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 185 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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about C$ 47 for a 1h 09m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around C$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 87 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Hotel du Pont
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 267+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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Renting a car in New Castle

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.