Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 Wellington and takes around 41h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to New York takes 1h 18m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 45m 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 Alamo and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 34 km and will cost you around $32. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $75 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 New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 41h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to New York takes 1h 18m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 45m 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 Alamo and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 34 km and will cost you around $32. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,988 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $125 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 $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.45. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.45. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.