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. Wilmington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC (244 N. Water Street) and Caprice Bistro (10 Market Street) are great picks.

Wilmington in December

Estimated hotel price

S$ 138

1 night at 3-star hotel

S$ 138

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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Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Wilmington

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl

ILMWilmington New Hanover County

FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wilmington

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,605 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,334 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,432 reviews)

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Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around S$ 215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 147 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown and Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wilmington, with prices from S$ 63 to S$ 1,899 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wilmington are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

S$ 172+

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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

S$ 110+

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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

S$ 105+

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

S$ 138+

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

3 stars

Good (6.5, Good reviews)

S$ 97+

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Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington

2 stars

Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)

S$ 69+

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Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 1740 Airport Boulevard, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.14 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$ 13.66 and S$ 18.21.

Car hire agencies in Wilmington

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