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.
Activities & attractions in Lewes
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
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″.
How to Get to Lewes
Plane
Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 90 km from Lewes. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewes departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lewes to Newark takes 1h 00m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 241 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including Megabus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Lewes takes 137 km and will cost you around $40. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Lewes
Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes
Most booked hotels in Lewes
Renting a car in Lewes
Renting a car in Lewes costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Lewes.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.