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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 56 miles from Lewes. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lewes. The train journey from Lewes to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 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, Aer Lingus, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lewes. The train journey from Lewes to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Lewes

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

Most booked hotels in Lewes

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Avenue Inn & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1252 reviews)
$201+
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 420 reviews)
$116+
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Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 275 reviews)
$123+
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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 535 reviews)
$252+
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The Breakers Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 56 reviews)
$138+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1259 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Lewes

Renting a car in Lewes costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Lewes.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lewes costs $45 per day, on average, or $91 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Lewes.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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