Lewiston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lewiston
With a population of 31,894, Lewiston is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lewiston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lewiston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mystic Cafe (1303 Main St) and Meriwether's Bistro (621 21st St) are great picks.
When to visit Lewiston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lewiston in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Lewiston, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Lewiston
Plane
When flying to Lewiston, you’ll arrive at Lewiston Nez Perce Rgnl (LWS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 14m.
Car
Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 89 miles from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.
Bus
Lewiston’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Lewiston
Where to stay in popular areas of Lewiston
Most booked hotels in Lewiston
Renting a car in Lewiston
Renting a car in Lewiston costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Lewiston.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lewiston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lewiston is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Scion iQ or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.