Delaware, USA
Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY), Maryland, is about a 1-hour drive. It has limited direct flights. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 2-2.5 hours away, a major international hub. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is 2.5-3 hours away, a major international and domestic hub. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is also 2.5-3 hours away, a major domestic hub.
Renting a car is the most common and flexible option from PHL, BWI, or DCA. Book in advance, especially for summer. Traffic can be significant on summer weekends. Private or shared-ride shuttle services, like Delaware Express, connect major airports to the Delaware Beaches.
No direct international flights land at SBY. International travelers fly into PHL, BWI, or IAD (Washington Dulles), then use ground transportation. Check Dollar Flight Club or Skyscanner for deals.
Flight prices to regional airports generally increase during peak summer (June-August) and around major holidays due to higher demand. SBY may experience less fluctuation but seats fill quickly.
PHL, BWI, DCA offer comprehensive facilities: car rentals, dining, retail, lounges, various ground transport. SBY has more limited, basic amenities for regional traffic.
Connects Cape May, NJ, to Lewes, DE (10 miles north of Rehoboth). It transports both vehicles and passengers. Pre-booking vehicle spots is highly recommended, especially in summer and on weekends.
Rehoboth Beach has no cruise port. The nearest major cruise ports are in Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA. Arrange separate ground transportation from those cities to Rehoboth Beach.
From Lewes Ferry Terminal: Taxi/Rideshare, DART First State Bus, or personal vehicle (if brought on ferry). No river transportation options apply directly to Rehoboth Beach.
No specific exit fees or taxes apply for departing Rehoboth Beach or the state of Delaware. Standard U.S. Airport taxes and airline fees are typically included in your airfare if flying. No additional departure taxes apply at the local level if driving or taking the ferry.
Major Airports (PHL, BWI, DCA) offer a full range of amenities: diverse dining, retail for last-minute souvenirs, airline lounges. Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) has more limited amenities, offering basic dining and waiting areas for regional traffic. Greyhound and Amtrak stations offer basic waiting areas for passengers.
