Lewiston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lewiston

With a population of 36,592, Lewiston is a must-see destination in Maine, 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.

Where to Eat in Lewiston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fuel Restaurant (49 Lisbon Street) and Fish Bones American Grill (70 Lincoln St.) are great picks.

When to visit Lewiston

Lewiston in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewiston in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lewiston in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Lewiston, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Lewiston

Plane

Although Lewiston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 32 miles from Lewiston. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Islip and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lewiston.

Car

Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 127 miles from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewiston, including Concord Coach Lines, Megabus and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Lewiston takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

Although Lewiston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 32 miles from Lewiston. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Islip and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lewiston.

Car

Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 127 miles from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewiston, including Concord Coach Lines, Megabus and FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Lewiston takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airports near Lewiston

Airlines serving Lewiston

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (137 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lewiston

Most booked hotels in Lewiston

Hampton Inn Lewiston-Auburn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 221 reviews)
$147+
Inn at the Agora
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 110 reviews)
$183+
Residence Inn by Marriott Auburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 107 reviews)
$160+
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 215 reviews)
$142+
The Munroe Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 31 reviews)
$148+
Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 280 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Lewiston

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 72% cheaper than airport locations in Lewiston.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lewiston is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 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 72% cheaper than airport locations in Lewiston.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lewiston is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.