Introduction
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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in New Castle to see all of its attractions.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 358
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 358
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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How to Get to New Castle

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 11m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about AED 22 for a 1h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 21 miles and will cost you around AED 121. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 11m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about AED 22 for a 1h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 21 miles and will cost you around AED 121. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around AED 422 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 275 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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 AED 3.05 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 AED 36.59 and AED 48.78. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Castle, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 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 AED 36.59 and AED 48.78. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Castle, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.