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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 56 miles 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 03m and costs around $37 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 150 miles 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 Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 21 miles and will cost you around $33. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 56 miles 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 03m and costs around $37 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 150 miles 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 Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 21 miles and will cost you around $33. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Lewes

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 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, 488 reviews)
$127+
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 459 reviews)
$73+
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Avenue Inn & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1328 reviews)
$78+
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Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 323 reviews)
$88+
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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 571 reviews)
$92+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1371 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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