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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
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.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$3 |
| Pizza slice | $3–$5 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $4–$6 |
| SEPTA one‑way ticket | $2.75 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ILG · New Castle County Airport
- south on I‑95
Typical fares
- Claymont ↔ Wilmington (SEPTA)
- check
- Claymont ↔ Philadelphia (car)
- check
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Delaware River views
- Claymont Christmas Parade
- Historic houses (Darley House, Robinson House)
- SEPTA Wilmington‑Newark rail stop
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | Drive south on Philadelphia Pike or take SEPTA train, about 10 min | ≈15 min |
| Philadelphia, PA | I‑95 north, 30 min drive; or SEPTA train north, about 30 min | ≈45 min (check) |
| New Castle, DE | Drive south on Route 13, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Brandywine Plaza Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western
- Near I‑95, affordable rooms, good for one night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Industrial plants nearby may cause occasional air‑quality alerts.
- Swimming in the Delaware River is discouraged by health officials.
Generally safe; stay on main streets after dark and avoid isolated industrial zones.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Claymont yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Delaware River views
- Claymont Christmas Parade
- Historic houses (Darley House, Robinson House)
- SEPTA Wilmington‑Newark rail stop
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- SEPTA – Claymont Station: www.septa.org/stations/claymont-station
- Best Western – Brandywine Plaza Hotel: www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.55216.html
- Wikivoyage: Claymont, revision 5188485 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5188485
Pocket card
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Claymont
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US citizens: 911 for emergencies; US consular services in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/claymont). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.