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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
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, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lewes to Newark takes 1h 00m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 34 km and will cost you around $17. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 330 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, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lewes to Newark takes 1h 00m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 34 km and will cost you around $17. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Lewes

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,485 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

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Home2 Suites By Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 455 reviews)
$80+
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Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 242 reviews)
$82+
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Avenue Inn & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1326 reviews)
$78+
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Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 321 reviews)
$87+
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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 568 reviews)
$91+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1370 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

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