Wilmington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wilmington
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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmington has to offer.
Where to Eat in Wilmington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tarantelli’s (102 S 2nd St) and Seabird (1 S Front St) are great picks.
When to visit Wilmington
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.
How to Get to Wilmington
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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.
Airlines serving Wilmington
Where to stay in Wilmington
Average rates range from around $319 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr By IHG and Sleep Inn Wilmington near University. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wilmington, with prices from $32 to $2,770 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington
Most booked hotels in Wilmington
Hiring a car in Wilmington
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Wilmington is the Alamo branch at 1740 Airport Blvd, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.25 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 $26.90 and $35.86. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia K4 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.