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

New Castle travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Castle

With a population of 5,285, New Castle is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States.

Where to Eat in New Castle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 420
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 420
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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Temperatures
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How to Get to New Castle

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around RM 74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about RM 87 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Wilmington, the bus ride to New Castle takes 80 km and will cost you around RM 3,998. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 143 for a journey of 145 km.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around RM 74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about RM 87 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Wilmington, the bus ride to New Castle takes 80 km and will cost you around RM 3,998. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 143 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around RM 545 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 337 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle and Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle

Hiring a car in New Castle

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30.

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