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 39h 47m.

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 01m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 11m 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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 130 km and will cost you around $32. From Boston, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 748 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 39h 47m.

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 01m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 11m 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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 130 km and will cost you around $32. From Boston, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 748 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 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 $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.