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 56 miles 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 Houston and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lewes to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about $4 for a 0h 52m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Lewes takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.
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 $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Lewes.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lewes, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.