Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

New Castle travel guide

New Castle Tourism | New Castle Guide

You're Going to Love New Castle

With a population of 5,285, New Castle is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States.

When to visit New Castle

New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Castle in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to New Castle

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including OurBus, Bus and American Airlines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 46. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to New Castle from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 8 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including OurBus, Bus and American Airlines. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 46. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around S$ 150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 82 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

Most booked hotels in New Castle

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 161+
View
Hotel du Pont
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 286+
View
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 152+
View
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 124+
View
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington/Brandywine
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 86+
View
SureStay Plus by Best Western Brandywine Valley
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
S$ 86+
View

Hiring a car in New Castle

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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 S$ 14.05 and S$ 18.73. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Castle, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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 S$ 14.05 and S$ 18.73. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Castle, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.