Lewes travel guide

Lewes Tourism | Lewes Guide

You're Going to Love Lewes

With a population of 16 479, Lewes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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, Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes (56 Cliffe High St) and Côte Brasserie - Lewes (82 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lewes

Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lewes

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 71 km from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 5 km from the city center, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 3 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 71 km from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 5 km from the city center, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 3 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lewes

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

Most booked hotels in Lewes

The Grand Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 8376 reviews)
$136+
The Blacksmith's Arms Halland
3 stars
Excellent (9, 21 reviews)
$97+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3094 reviews)
$101+
Yha South Downs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 722 reviews)
$31+
The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 18 reviews)
$124+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3047 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.