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

Lewiston in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewiston in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Lewiston

Plane

When flying to Lewiston, you’ll arrive at Lewiston Nez Perce Rgnl (LWS), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lewiston include United Airlines, Delta and Korean Air. 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 144 km from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.

Bus

Lewiston’s bus station is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lewiston, you’ll arrive at Lewiston Nez Perce Rgnl (LWS), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lewiston include United Airlines, Delta and Korean Air. 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 144 km from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.

Bus

Lewiston’s bus station is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Lewiston

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (59 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (33 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (809 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lewiston

Most booked hotels in Lewiston

Best Western Plus The Inn at Hells Canyon
2 stars
Excellent (9, 207 reviews)
$203+
Hampton Inn Lewiston, ID
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 169 reviews)
$235+
Holiday Inn Clarkston - Lewiston
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 98 reviews)
$166+
Rivertree Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 705 reviews)
$110+
Hell Canyon Grand Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 235 reviews)
$188+
Motel 6 Clarkston Wa
2 stars
Good (6.9, 57 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Lewiston

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 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 8% 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 Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 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 8% 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 Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.