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 44 miles from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 3 miles from the city center, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 44 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 44 miles from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 3 miles from the city center, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 44 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lewes

Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 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, 8530 reviews)
$137+
The Blacksmith's Arms Halland
3 stars
Excellent (9, 22 reviews)
$108+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3284 reviews)
$104+
Yha South Downs
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 726 reviews)
$34+
The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 17 reviews)
$128+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3092 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.