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. Lewiston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lewiston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mystic Cafe (1303 Main St) and Meriwether's Bistro (621 21st St) are great picks.

When to visit Lewiston

Lewiston in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewiston in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 89 miles from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Bus

Lewiston’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lewiston, you’ll arrive at Lewiston Nez Perce Rgnl (LWS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lewiston departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Lewiston is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 89 miles from Lewiston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Bus

Lewiston’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Lewiston

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (277 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (609 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lewiston

Most booked hotels in Lewiston

Best Western Plus The Inn at Hells Canyon
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 218 reviews)
$208+
Hampton Inn Lewiston, ID
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 175 reviews)
$235+
Holiday Inn Clarkston - Lewiston
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 98 reviews)
$174+
Rivertree Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 694 reviews)
$110+
Hell Canyon Grand Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.5, 235 reviews)
$189+
Motel 6 Clarkston Wa
2 stars
Good (6.9, 57 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Lewiston

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 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 9% 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 Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Scion iQ or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lewiston costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 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 9% 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 Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Scion iQ or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.