Urgent care in Delaware
240urgent care centers across 33 cities in Delaware. 2 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.
Delaware at a glance
- 240urgent care centers
- 33cities with listings
- 2list 24-hour hours
- 74%are in the 10 largest cities
The 10 cities with the most listings
- Wilmington40 urgent care centers
- Newark39 urgent care centers
- Dover21 urgent care centers
- Smyrna14 urgent care centers
- Milford12 urgent care centers
- Millsboro12 urgent care centers
- Middletown11 urgent care centers
- Georgetown10 urgent care centers
- New Castle10 urgent care centers
- Seaford8 urgent care centers
Counts come from our listings and the hours each listing publishes; the full city list is below.
Urgent care by city in Delaware
33 cities, most listings first.
- Wilmington40
- Newark39
- Dover21
- Smyrna14
- Milford12
- Millsboro12
- Middletown11
- Georgetown10
- New Castle10
- Seaford8
- Rehoboth Beach8
- Lewes7
- Harrington6
- Milton5
- Bear4
- Claymont4
- Hockessin3
- Selbyville3
- Bridgeville3
- Delmar3
- Camden2
- Greenville2
- Dagsboro2
- Millville2
- Laurel1
- Townsend1
- Ocean View1
- Felton1
- Bethany Beach1
- Greenwood1
- Ellendale1
- Fenwick Island1
- Woodside1
Pin number is the count. Select a pin to open that city.
About urgent care in Delaware
Delaware is served by 240 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 33 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.
Most Delaware urgent care centers handle non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for adults and children: fevers, sprains, lacerations, infections, sports physicals, X-rays, lab tests, and minor procedures. Centers in larger cities often have on-site labs and imaging, while smaller community clinics offer more limited services.
UCL listed clinics in Delaware do not replace a primary care physician or a hospital's emergency department. They fill the gap between the two: care that can't wait for a doctor's appointment but isn't life-threatening. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness, or any potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911.
More ways to find urgent care in Delaware
- Pediatric urgent care in Delaware1
- Urgent care that accepts Aetna56
- Urgent care that accepts UnitedHealthcare58
- Urgent care that accepts UMR52
- Urgent care that accepts Cigna48
- Urgent care that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield28
- Urgent care that accepts Medicare20
- Urgent care that accepts Humana4
- Concentra in Delaware2
- MedExpress in Delaware6
- Walgreens Healthcare Clinic in Delaware2
- PM Pediatric Care in Delaware1
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in Delaware?
Delaware has 240 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 33 cities.
Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in Delaware?
Yes. 2 facilities list 24-hour service across Delaware. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.
Which cities in Delaware have the most urgent care centers?
The top 5 cities by facility count in Delaware are Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Smyrna, Milford. Wilmington alone has 40 urgent care centers.
What does urgent care cost in Delaware?
A basic urgent care visit is typically billed $229–$445 before insurance (FAIR Health's 2023 regional averages); tests and procedures add to that. Many clinics offer a lower self-pay price, so ask first. With insurance, you usually pay your plan's urgent care copay, often $25–$75.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Delaware?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in Delaware accept walk-ins?
Most urgent care centers in Delaware accept walk-in patients without an appointment. Some offer optional online check-in to reduce wait time. Each facility's policy is listed on its individual page.