With a population of 5,285, New Castle is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Castle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Castle in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in New Castle, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
When flying to New Castle, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Castle departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Castle. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 0h 57m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 11m trip.
Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 112 miles from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 175 miles.
Renting a car in New Castle costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in New Castle.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.