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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wilmington to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Little Dipper (138 South Front Street) and Ceviche's (7210 Wrightsville Ave) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre.
The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 1312 km and will cost you around $342. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 1432 km. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $389 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $359 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stella Maris Hostel and Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Wilmington is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 1930 Castle Hayne Rd, which is 8 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37.