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

New Castle travel guide

New Castle Tourism | New Castle Guide

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
$163
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to New York takes 0h 55m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 34 km and will cost you around $28. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 241 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to New York takes 0h 55m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 34 km and will cost you around $28. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 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

Hiring a car in New Castle

Expect to pay $1.44 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.27 and $23.02. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Castle, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.44 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.27 and $23.02. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Castle, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.