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
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in February
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 30m.

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 $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Bus, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 80 miles and will cost you around $61. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 185 miles.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 30m.

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 $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Bus, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 80 miles and will cost you around $61. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 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 $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.