Lincoln travel guide

Lincoln Tourism | Lincoln Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lincoln has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lincoln

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ole Ole Tapas (Union Rd) and Lawson's Bar & Bistro (8-9 The Strait) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 64 miles from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

Located 8 miles from the city center, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA 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 64 miles from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

Located 8 miles from the city center, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (7,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,341 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,830 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,703 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,465 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,666 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,816 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (800 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,287 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,297 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (362 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (867 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,154 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,880 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $125 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

The Dower House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 841 reviews)
$134+
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2610 reviews)
$66+
Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1940 reviews)
$65+
Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1910 reviews)
$78+
The Inn at Woodhall Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1068 reviews)
$106+
The Crown Lodge & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 355 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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