Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lincoln travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincoln

With a population of 89,228, Lincoln is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lincoln deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lincoln

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ole Ole Tapas (Union Rd) and Grain Store at Doddington Hall (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in February
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in February
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Lincoln

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,148 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,492 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $52 to $1,642 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lincoln by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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The Golf Studio Woodhall Spa
1 star
Excellent (9.7, 433 reviews)
$119+
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The Dower House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 983 reviews)
$173+
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The Crown Lodge & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (9, 401 reviews)
$119+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 5023 reviews)
$86+
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Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2655 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3976 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.84 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.03 and $125.37. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.84 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.03 and $125.37. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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