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When to visit
How to get there
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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.

Where to Eat in Wilmington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Circa 1922 (8 N. Front St.) and Osteria Cicchetti (1125 Military Cutoff Road Suite K) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmington

Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 413
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 413
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 7 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 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 Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Wilmington takes 1094 km and will cost you around AED 441. From New York, the ticket costs about AED 687 for a journey of 1360 km. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 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 Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Wilmington takes 1094 km and will cost you around AED 441. From New York, the ticket costs about AED 687 for a journey of 1360 km. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Wilmington

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wilmington

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,942 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,148 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (348 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around AED 841 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 863 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 AED 263 to AED 8,720 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 723+
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 668+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
AED 418+
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Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
AED 263+
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Hiring a car in Wilmington

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Cadillac XTS or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Cadillac XTS or similar) is, on average, 26% 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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