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. New Castle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 0h 57m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Megabus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to New Castle takes 85 miles and will cost you around $40. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving New Castle
Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle
Most booked hotels in New Castle
Renting a car in New Castle
Renting a car in New Castle costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in New Castle is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in New Castle
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$39/day