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 35 miles 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 Houston and takes around 3h 10m.

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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about $4 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Wildwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 35 miles 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 Houston and takes around 3h 10m.

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 $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about $4 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wildwood is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 130 miles from Wildwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wildwood, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Wildwood takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Wildwood

Airlines serving Wildwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (399 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wildwood

Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wildwood

Most booked hotels in Wildwood

Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, 529 reviews)
$268+
Mahalo Diamond Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 211 reviews)
$176+
Acacia Beachfront Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 985 reviews)
$107+
The Waves Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 774 reviews)
$129+
Bolero Resort
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1627 reviews)
$136+
Bal Harbour Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 6 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Wildwood

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $83 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Wildwood costs $83 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.