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Major city · United States

Claymont

Treat Claymont as a quick stop: half‑day to see the Delaware River and historic sites; stay overnight only if you need budget lodging.

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Claymont is a small, hilly suburb of Wilmington, Delaware, on the Delaware River. It offers a few historic spots, a seasonal Christmas parade and easy rail links to Philadelphia and Newark. Most visitors spend a few hours or an overnight stay for budget lodging.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
Airport
ILG
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Claymont911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Claymont, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–$3
  • Street or quick mealPizza slice$3–$5
  • BeerBeer (draft, bar)$4–$6
  • Budget bedBudget hotel / motel, a night, per roomUS$55
  • Mid-range bedBudget hotel / motel, a night, per roomUS$70
  • High-end bedBudget hotel / motel, a night, per roomUS$90

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$90 · High US$130

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Delaware River viewsClaymont Christmas ParadeHistoric houses (Darley House, Robinson House)SEPTA Wilmington‑Newark rail stop
Airports
ILG New Castle County Airport (south on I‑95)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Claymont: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

8 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−1°C (30°F)

7 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

8 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

8 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Nov

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

SEPTA Wilmington‑Newark line stops at Claymont station; DART bus route 1 serves the town; car on I‑95 or Route 13 is fastest for nearby cities.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Wilmington, DE

go

Door to door: ≈15 min

Drive south on Philadelphia Pike or take SEPTA train, about 10 min

Riverfront park, museums, dining.

Philadelphia, PA

go

Door to door: ≈45 min (check)

I‑95 north, 30 min drive; or SEPTA train north, about 30 min

Historic Old City, museums.

New Castle, DE

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Drive south on Route 13, about 20 min

Colonial historic district.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Brandywine Plaza Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Near I‑95, affordable rooms, good for one night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$50–$80 excl. bed
Mid
$80–$120 excl. bed
High
$120+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel / motel1 × 1 night × US$55US$55
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$50US$50
SEPTA round‑trip ticket1 × US$6 · checkUS$6
Parking (day) near hotel1 × US$10 · checkUS$10
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$12
Trip total≈ US$133 per person per day, bed includedUS$133

2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rentals excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–$3
Pizza slice$3–$5
Beer (draft, bar)$4–$6
SEPTA one‑way ticket$2.75

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; stay on main streets after dark and avoid isolated industrial zones.
  • Industrial plants nearby may cause occasional air‑quality alerts.
  • Swimming in the Delaware River is discouraged by health officials.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Fire
911
Ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance911

Embassy

US citizens: 911 for emergencies; US consular services in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Claymont ↔ Wilmington (SEPTA): check
  • Claymont ↔ Philadelphia (car): check

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Claymont. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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