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. Wilmington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Wilmington
Where to stay in Wilmington
Average rates range from around RM 727 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 776 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 RM 74 to RM 6,411 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 14% 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, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 5.15 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 RM 61.75 and RM 82.33. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmington, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.