Wilmington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wilmington

With a population of 106,476, Wilmington is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Wilmington

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Little Dipper (138 South Front Street) and Circa 1922 (8 N. Front St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Butcher and Barrel by True Blue (110 Greenfield St 114) and Ceviche's (7210 Wrightsville Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wilmington.

When to visit Wilmington

Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wilmington in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Wilmington, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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How to Get to Wilmington

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 185 miles and will cost you around S$ 72. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 140 for a journey of 505 miles. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 185 miles and will cost you around S$ 72. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about S$ 140 for a journey of 505 miles. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Wilmington

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,500 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,527 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,345 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,755 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (517 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (306 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,908 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (442 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around S$ 328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 297 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stella Maris Hostel and Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 253+
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 248+
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 166+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 140+
Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
S$ 90+

Hiring a car in Wilmington

Alamo, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Wilmington is the Budget branch at 6816 Gordon Road, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 per litre in Wilmington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.67 and S$ 22.23.

Alamo, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Wilmington is the Budget branch at 6816 Gordon Road, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 per litre in Wilmington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.67 and S$ 22.23.