Wilmington car hire

Given Wilmington's high influx of vehicles operating on major roadways, we recommend that an economy, a convertible, or any small car for smooth navigation around the city. Go for a minivan or an SUV if you travel as a group of more than five people.

Wilmington, like most Delaware cities, has a relatively low maximum speed limit. The state recommended speed limit is 65mph. Two-lane state roads have a speed limit of up to 50mph, and two-lane urban roads have a limit of 25mph.

There are several parking spots and garages in Downtown Wilmington where you can park your car any time of the day for as long as you wish. These parking services are provided by the Wilmington Parking Authority, Central Parking System, and Colonial Parking, which has spaces on different streets in Downtown Wilmington, approximately 15 miles from the airport. To use these parking services, you'll need to download the Park Mobile app, which customers use to pay for parking services. Parking costs around $1 per hour and around $12 per day.

The average price of fuel in Wilmington is S$ 4.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 53 and S$ 71, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Wilmington.

Car hire companies onsite at Philadelphia airport include Dollar and Sixt.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Philadelphia airport to off-airport locations include Dollar and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car rental in Wilmington costs S$ 216 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Wilmington costs S$ 198 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Wilmington costs S$ 67 per day, on average.