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. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 Grain Store at Doddington Hall (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in December
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in December
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 Chicago and takes around 11h.

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 SURPRICE CAR 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 64 miles from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 11h.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $41 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 7% cheaper 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 Dower House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 861 reviews)
$156+
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The Crown Lodge & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 359 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2679 reviews)
$91+
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Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1972 reviews)
$82+
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Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1998 reviews)
$65+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2185 reviews)
$99+
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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 (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 29% 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 (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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