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.
Where to Eat in Wilmington
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Little Dipper (138 South Front Street) and Circa 1922 (8 N. Front St.) 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 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Wilmington from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 20m.
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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Wilmington
Where to stay in Wilmington
Average rates range from around C$ 291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 305 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington
Most booked hotels in Wilmington
Renting a car in Wilmington
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz 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 6816 Gordon Road, which is 5 miles from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.38 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$ 16.48 and C$ 21.97. Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wilmington, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.