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 February
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 26h 46m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in New York.

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 26h 46m.

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 Hertz and Ace, among others, in New York.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,619 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,484 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle

Hiring a car in New Castle

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.15 and $32.20. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.15 and $32.20. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.