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

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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 30h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 152 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 30h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 152 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near New Castle

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving New Castle

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,093 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,986 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,291 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Castle

Average rates range from around S$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 92 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 181+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 158+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 122+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington/Brandywine
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 110+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Brandywine Valley
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
S$ 109+
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Hiring a car in New Castle

Expect to pay S$ 1.47 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$ 17.54 and S$ 23.38. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.47 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$ 17.54 and S$ 23.38. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.