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Rehoboth Beach

Go for 2–3 nights in summer: a 1-mile boardwalk, free beach and walkable centre. Skip the car once parked — Route 1 jams Fri–Sun.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep for fewer crowds
avoid Jul–Aug weekends (traffic and parking), winter (many businesses closed)
Airports
SBY · BWI · PHL
Nights
2–3
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Rehoboth Beach is a small Delaware shore town (population about 1,300) built around a 1-mile boardwalk and a free Atlantic beach. It works as a 2–3 night summer base, or a day trip from Dover or Wilmington. Everything central is walkable; the car is a liability in season.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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

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$3–6
  • Sit-down mealSit-down seafood dinnerTipping 18–22% expected.$25–45
  • BeerBeer at a bar$6–9
  • Metro or bus rideDART Beach Bus ride$2 one-way, $4.20 day pass
  • Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$420

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$300

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

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.

Rehoboth Beach BoardwalkFree Atlantic beach and lifeguardsFunland amusement parkOutlet shopping on Route 1
Airports
SBY Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional (About 45 mi southwest; American Eagle from Charlotte and Philadelphia; rental cars on site.) · BWI Baltimore-Washington International (Wider airline choice; rent a car and drive about 2.5–3 h.) · PHL Philadelphia International (Wider airline choice; rent a car and drive about 2.5–3 h.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Rehoboth Beach: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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

Jan

7°C

−2°C

9 rd

Feb

8°C

−1°C

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Mar

12°C

3°C

9 rd

Apr

17°C

8°C

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May

22°C

13°C

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Jun

27°C

18°C

8 rd

Jul

30°C

21°C

8 rd

Aug

29°C

21°C

8 rd

Sep

26°C

17°C

7 rd

Oct

20°C

11°C

7 rd

Nov

14°C

6°C

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Dec

9°C

0°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

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

Getting around

Walk or bike in the centre; there are no bike lanes. DART First State Beach Bus runs May–September from the Rehoboth Beach Park and Ride to the boardwalk, outlets, Lewes and coastal towns: $2 one-way, $4.20 day pass, $18 for a 7-day pass. The Jolly Trolley links Rehoboth and Dewey Beach every 30 min in season: $4 one-way, $7 round trip. Uber and Lyft operate.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lewes

go

Door to door: About 20–30 min

DART Beach Bus or a 6 mi drive up Route 1

Historic town, Cape Henlopen State Park and the Junction and Breakwater Trail.

Dewey Beach

go

Door to door: About 10 min

Jolly Trolley every 30 min in season, or a 1.5 mi walk

Bars and live music; louder than Rehoboth.

Bethany Beach

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

DART Beach Bus south along Route 1, or drive about 14 mi

Quieter boardwalk and family beach.

Fenwick Island

caution

Door to door: About 45–60 min

DART Beach Bus or drive about 20 mi south

Better as a half-day combined with Bethany Beach.

Dover

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive about 45 mi north on Route 1

State capital sights; a full day out.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Boardwalk and Rehoboth Avenue

Steps from beach and restaurants; highest summer rates, book weeks ahead.

Route 1 and the outlets

Chain hotels and motels with free parking; 5–10 min drive or a DART Beach Bus ride to the boardwalk.

Dewey Beach

Next town south, 1.5 mi; bar-heavy and louder, linked by the Jolly Trolley.

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
$90–150 excl. bed
Mid
$150–260 excl. bed
High
$260+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or hotel double room1 × 3 nights × US$220US$660
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$170US$1,020
DART Beach Bus day pass2 × US$4US$8
Park and Ride parking, per day1 × US$10 · Includes four daily bus passes.US$10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$174
Trip total≈ US$319 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,912

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Boardwalk slice or fries$5–10
Sit-down seafood dinnerTipping 18–22% expected.$25–45
Beer at a bar$6–9
Parking meter$2/hour; 30-min spaces $1
DART Beach Bus ride$2 one-way, $4.20 day pass
Jolly Trolley ride$4 one-way, $7 round trip

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime resort town; the real risks are summer rip currents (swim near lifeguards), heat, and drinking on the beach, which is not allowed.
  • Route 1 southbound jams Friday evening and northbound Sunday afternoon in summer; Saturday is heavy both ways.
  • Metered parking runs 10:00–24:00 from the Friday before Memorial Day to the second Sunday after Labor Day; $2/hour, 30-min spaces $1.
  • Non-metered spaces need a permit 10:00–17:00 between the Friday before Memorial Day and Labor Day; permits run from $10 for a weekday daily to $250 for a seasonal transferable permit.
  • Boardwalk cycling is allowed 05:00–10:00 only, 15 May–15 Sep.
  • Many seasonal businesses close or cut hours from October to April.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Rehoboth Beach; nearest consulates in Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • DART Beach Bus, one-way: $2, day pass $4.20, 7-day pass $18
  • Jolly Trolley Rehoboth–Dewey: $4 one-way, $7 round trip
  • Park and Ride parking: $10/day with four bus passes

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
  • Help — Help

Beach rules and parking seasons change: check the city website before you go.

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 Rehoboth Beach. 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: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May and Sep for fewer crowds · avoid Jul–Aug weekends (traffic and parking), winter (many businesses closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for SBY, BWI and PHL: last connections, rental-car desks, taxi fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: boardwalk and Rehoboth Avenue, the outlets, Dewey Beach, Lewes.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Funland, Rehoboth Beach Museum, Anna Hazzard Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Summer and storm arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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