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Lewes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lewes

With a population of 3.010, Lewes is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lewes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lewes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lewes Oyster House (108 2nd St) and Heirloom (212 Savannah Road) are great picks.

When to visit Lewes

Lewes in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lewes in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lewes, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Lewes

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 90 km from Lewes. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Miami and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lewes. The train journey from Lewes to New York takes 0h 57m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 90 km from Lewes. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Miami and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lewes. The train journey from Lewes to New York takes 0h 57m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Lewes

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

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Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 494 reviews)
$143+
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 464 reviews)
$79+
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Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 333 reviews)
$82+
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Brighton Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1434 reviews)
$87+
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Surf Club Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1407 reviews)
$83+
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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 584 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41.

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41.

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