Wilmington Travel Guide

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With a population of 106.476, Wilmington is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmington has to offer.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tarantelli’s (102 S 2nd St) and Seabird (1 S Front St) are great picks.

Wilmington in January

Estimated hotel price

$186

1 night at 3-star hotel

$186

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wilmington in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Wilmington, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 187 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 187 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Wilmington

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl

ILMWilmington New Hanover County

FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wilmington

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,929 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,449 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,427 reviews)

JetBlue

Good (3,028 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,780 reviews)

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Okay (2,722 reviews)

Excellent (1,222 reviews)

GOL

Good (1,272 reviews)

American Airlines

Good (11,883 reviews)

Virgin Atlantic

Good (694 reviews)

Breeze Airways

Excellent (304 reviews)

Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr By IHG. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wilmington, with prices from $31 to $2,670 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

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Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

$180+

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Tru by Hilton Wilmington

3 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

$196+

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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$196+

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$179+

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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

$182+

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Wilmington is the Budget branch at 1740 Airport Boulevard, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.99 per litre in Wilmington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.88 and $31.84. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmington, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Wilmington

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