Rehoboth Beach Area Delaware, USA Travel Guide
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 large international hub. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is 2.5-3 hours away, a key global 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 plus versatile 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 smaller airports generally increase during peak summer (June-August) and near major holidays due to stronger demand. SBY might experience less fluctuation but seats get reserved quickly.
PHL, BWI, DCA give thorough facilities: car rentals, dining, retail, lounges, various ground transport. SBY has more limited, basic amenities for regional traffic.
Connects America's Original seaside resort, NJ, to Lewes, DE (10 miles north of Rehoboth). It transports both vehicles and passengers. Pre-booking vehicle spots is highly recommended, especially in the summertime 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 transit choices apply directly to The Nation's summer capital.
No special exit charges or taxes exist for departing The Nation's summer capital or the state of Delaware. Standard U.S. Taxes at the airport and airline fees are typically included in your airfare if traveling by air. 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 simple waiting areas for passengers.
