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 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

$184

1 night at 3-star hotel

$184

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.

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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 (1,955 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,514 reviews)

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GOL

Good (1,281 reviews)

American Airlines

Good (11,981 reviews)

Virgin Atlantic

Good (695 reviews)

Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 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 $30 to $2,639 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 20% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)

$192+

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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$185+

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

$170+

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

3 stars

Good (6.2, Good reviews)

$147+

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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 Budget branch at 1740 Airport Boulevard, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.20 and $30.93. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmington, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Wilmington

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