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 Castle Chinese Restaurant (162 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lewes, followed by Train. The train journey from Lewes to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around C$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 16 for a 1h 03m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Lewes Southease Church (Bus) is the busiest station in Lewes. Another popular train station is Lewes Cooksbridge, Sussex, located 2 miles from the centre.
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 Hertz, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lewes, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lewes takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 4. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 280 miles.
Airports near Lewes
Airlines serving Lewes
Where to stay in Lewes
From 5-star hotels such as the Beechwood B&B to great affordable options like the The Blacksmiths Arms, Lewes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 252 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 C$ 2.43 per litre in Lewes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.08 and C$ 38.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lewes is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.