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

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wilmington to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Wilmington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tarantelli’s (102 S 2nd St) and Seabird (1 S Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmington

Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmington in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
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.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 182 miles from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 810 miles and will cost you around $213. From New York, the ticket costs about $261 for a journey of 845 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.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 182 miles from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wilmington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Wilmington takes 810 miles and will cost you around $213. From New York, the ticket costs about $261 for a journey of 845 miles. Wilmington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Wilmington

MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Wilmington

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,718 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,366 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,974 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,951 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,513 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,665 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilmington

Average rates range from around $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $272 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmington

Most booked hotels in Wilmington

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Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$236+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$123+
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Hiring a car in Wilmington

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 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.89 and $27.86. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmington, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.89 and $27.86. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmington, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Wilmington

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

Compact
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