Wildwood travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wildwood
With a population of 5,325, Wildwood is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wildwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Wildwood
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf (708 W Burk Ave) and One Fish, Two Fish - Wildwood (3001 Pacific Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SOL (4801 Pacific Ave) and Fairview (3601 Pacific Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wildwood.
When to visit Wildwood
How to Get to Wildwood
Plane
Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 35 miles from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wildwood. The train journey from Wildwood to Newark takes 0h 57m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 11m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 175 miles.
Airlines serving Wildwood
Where to stay in Wildwood
Average rates range from around $273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Beach Hotel and Starlux Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wildwood
Most booked hotels in Wildwood
Renting a car in Wildwood
Renting a car in Wildwood costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wildwood (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.