Wildwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wildwood

With a population of 5,325, Wildwood is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wildwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wildwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf (708 W Burk Ave) and One Fish, Two Fish - Wildwood (3001 Pacific Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SOL (4801 Pacific Ave) and Fairview (3601 Pacific Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wildwood.

When to visit Wildwood

Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wildwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wildwood

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 56 km from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wildwood, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wildwood to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 208 km from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 145 km and will cost you around $14. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 56 km from Wildwood. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wildwood departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wildwood, followed by Acela. The train journey from Wildwood to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 208 km from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 145 km and will cost you around $14. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Wildwood

Airlines serving Wildwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,937 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wildwood

Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Beach Hotel and The Starlux.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wildwood

Most booked hotels in Wildwood

Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, 530 reviews)
$330+
Port Royal Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 358 reviews)
$159+
The Starlux
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 592 reviews)
$130+
Mahalo Diamond Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 218 reviews)
$177+
The Waves Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 776 reviews)
$144+
Seaport Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 274 reviews)
$304+

Renting a car in Wildwood

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wildwood (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.

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Wildwood.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wildwood (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.