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

Lewes travel guide

Lewes Tourism | Lewes Guide

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
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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, Air France, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from West Palm Beach 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 11m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 12m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including OurBus, Greyhound and American Airlines.

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, Air France, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from West Palm Beach 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 11m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 12m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including OurBus, Greyhound and American Airlines.

Airports near Lewes

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Lewes

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Lewes

Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

Most booked hotels in Lewes

See all
Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 307 reviews)
$91+
View
Avenue Inn & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1305 reviews)
$97+
View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 442 reviews)
$68+
View
Surf Club Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1383 reviews)
$82+
View
The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 560 reviews)
$103+
View
Sleep Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1345 reviews)
$73+
View

Renting a car in Lewes

Renting a car in Lewes costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Lewes.

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 $46 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Lewes.

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.

Find car rentals in Lewes