Lewes travel guide
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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
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 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Lewes takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airports near Lewes
Airlines serving Lewes
Where to stay in Lewes
Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes
Most booked hotels in Lewes
Renting a car in Lewes
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.