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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmington has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Little Dipper (138 South Front Street) and Ceviche's (7210 Wrightsville Ave) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Wilmington, you’ll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilmington from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 24m.
The train station in Wilmington is called Wilmington, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Wilmington is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 293 km from Wilmington. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Charlotte.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Wilmington. Wilmington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 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.
Hiring a car in Wilmington costs £56 per day, on average, or £169 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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 6816 Gordon Road, which is 8 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmington is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.