New Castle travel guide
New Castle Tourism | New Castle Guide
You're Going to Love New Castle
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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Castle has to offer.
Where to Eat in New Castle
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jessop's Tavern (114 Delaware St) and Booth House Tavern (222 Delaware St) are great picks.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Castle, followed by Acela. The train journey from New Castle to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about £4 for a 1h 11m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Castle, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to New Castle takes 145 km and will cost you around £11. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 274 km.