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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 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 Wilmington takes 0h 21m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 0h 57m 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 143 km and will cost you around $17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 217 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 Wilmington takes 0h 21m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 0h 57m 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 143 km and will cost you around $17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,080 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,506 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,594 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,405 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, 450 reviews)
$81+
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Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 316 reviews)
$89+
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Avenue Inn & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1322 reviews)
$89+
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Surf Club Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1394 reviews)
$84+
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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 561 reviews)
$78+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1360 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Lewes

Renting a car in Lewes costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Lewes costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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