Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmington has to offer.

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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

Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
$176
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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How to Get to Wilmington

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Wilmington

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wilmington

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,173 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,257 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,855 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,051 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,189 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,430 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,577 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,253 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,256 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around $289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown and Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wilmington, with prices from $88 to $1,462 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$246+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$115+
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Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Wilmington

Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Nissan Murano or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Nissan Murano or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Wilmington

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Avis

Avis
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