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.

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

Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lewes in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 71 km from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Lewes takes 153 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Lewes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 71 km from Lewes. The shortest flight to Lewes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Lewes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lewes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 70 km from Lewes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Lewes takes 153 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lewes

Airlines serving Lewes

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,674 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lewes

From 5-star hotels such as the Beechwood B&B to great affordable options like the The Blacksmith's Arms Halland, Lewes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lewes

Most booked hotels in Lewes

The Grand Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$225+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$173+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$156+
The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$140+
Travelodge Brighton Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$171+
Royal Albion Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$1,010+

Hiring a car in Lewes

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.