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 106,476, Wilmington is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmington has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wilmington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tarantelli’s (102 S 2nd St) and Seabird (1 S Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmington

Wilmington in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wilmington in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Wilmington, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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How to Get to Wilmington

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Wilmington from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 53m.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 182 miles from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Wilmington from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 53m.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 182 miles from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Wilmington

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wilmington

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,083 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,182 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,052 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around C$ 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 157 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown and Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wilmington, with prices from C$ 67 to C$ 1,955 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wilmington are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

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Sandpeddler Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 156+
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Renting a car in Wilmington

Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wilmington is the Budget branch at 1740 Airport Boulevard, which is 4 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 per litre in Wilmington (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 Wilmington is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wilmington is the Budget branch at 1740 Airport Boulevard, which is 4 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 per litre in Wilmington (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 Wilmington is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Wilmington

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