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

Lewiston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lewiston

With a population of 31 894, Lewiston is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lewiston has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Lewiston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mystic Cafe (1303 Main St) and Zany Graze (2004 19th Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lewiston

Lewiston in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewiston in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lewiston in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Lewiston, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Lewiston

Plane

When flying to Lewiston, you’ll arrive at Lewiston Nez Perce Rgnl (LWS), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lewiston include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 284 km from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Lewiston’s bus station is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lewiston, you’ll arrive at Lewiston Nez Perce Rgnl (LWS), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lewiston include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 284 km from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Lewiston’s bus station is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Lewiston

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,636 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lewiston

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Lewiston and Holiday Inn Express Lewiston By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lewiston

Most booked hotels in Lewiston

Best Western Plus The Inn at Hells Canyon
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 178 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express Lewiston By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 307 reviews)
$96+
Holiday Inn Clarkston - Lewiston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 180 reviews)
$78+
Hells Canyon Grand Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 627 reviews)
$106+
Rivertree Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 518 reviews)
$88+
Motel 6 Clarkston Wa
2 stars
Good (7, 89 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Lewiston

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Lewiston.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Lewiston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewiston, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Lewiston.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Lewiston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewiston, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.