Lewiston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lewiston
With a population of 36 592, Lewiston is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lewiston has to offer.
Where to Eat in Lewiston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fuel Restaurant (49 Lisbon Street) and Fish Bones American Grill (70 Lincoln St.) are great picks.
When to visit Lewiston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lewiston in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Lewiston, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Lewiston
Plane
Although Lewiston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 51 km from Lewiston. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Islip and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lewiston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lewiston to Boston takes 2h 30m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $104 for a 9h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 205 km from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewiston, including Concord Coach Lines, Megabus and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Lewiston takes 185 km and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 579 km.
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 $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Lewiston.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lewiston is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.