New Castle travel guide
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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
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.
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 New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 34h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Baltimore takes 1h 08m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 17m trip.
Car
Another option to get to New Castle is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 181 km from New Castle. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Wilmington, the bus ride to New Castle takes 89 km and will cost you around $1,560. From Allentown, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 137 km.
Airlines serving New Castle
Where to stay in New Castle
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle and Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington - New Castle.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Castle
Hiring a car in New Castle
Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.42 and $24.56. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.