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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmington has to offer.
Where to Eat in Wilmington
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Little Dipper (138 South Front Street) and Ceviche's (7210 Wrightsville Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Wilmington
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.
How to Get to Wilmington
Plane
When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Wilmington from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmington. The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 293 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Wilmington
Where to stay in Wilmington
Average rates range from around C$ 313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 220 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stella Maris Hostel and Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wilmington, with prices from C$ 50 to C$ 748 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wilmington are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington
Most booked hotels in Wilmington
Renting a car in Wilmington
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wilmington is the Thrifty branch at 1740 Airport Blvd, which is 7 km from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.57 and C$ 20.76. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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