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Cheap Hotels in Wilmington, NC from $84
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Comfort Inn University
Comfort Inn University
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1172)
$98 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
$113 nightly
The price is $128
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
$96 nightly
The price is $108
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
$106 nightly
The price is $120
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
$103 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
$109 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
$97 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
More Popular Wilmington Hotels

151 S College Road, Wilmington, NC
$98 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$111 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,171 reviews)
"Very clean hotel helpful staff"
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$138 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,347 reviews)
"Celebrated our anniversary"
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

1989 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$123 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and attentive to everyone. Very nice stay."
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
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839 Medical Center Drive, Wilmington, NC
$127 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$144 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean inside and outside."
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

3604 Market St, Wilmington, NC
$74 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$84 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (831 reviews)
Good stay!
"The room was clean and nice. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would stay there again."
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

501 NUTT STREET, Wilmington, NC
$143 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$162 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (497 reviews)
"Always a good stay. Parking is a bit of a challenge, but they offer valet as an option. It is nice to have a decent coffee shop in the lobby, which offers breakfast items for purchase."
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$134 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful view and clean comfy beds"
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$147 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Steam restaurant offers a beautiful view, nice menu and friendly staff"
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Wilmington
Stay at this houseboat in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"The property was as beautiful in person as on the site. A contemporary home with the perfect beach touch. Our hosts were excellent. They communicated providing detailed instructions that were so helpful and provided information regarding events occurring while we were in town. Great touches greeted ..."
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
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- If you're looking to travel to Wilmington on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $84. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $186. Staying a short amount of time in Wilmington is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
- When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Wilmington, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
- When booking cheap hotel rooms in Wilmington, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
- When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Wilmington, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.
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