Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in New Castle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 21h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 09m 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 90 miles and will cost you around $53. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 220 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 21h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 09m 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 90 miles and will cost you around $53. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (RAM Pickup or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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