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 New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 miles.

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 New York and takes around 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

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British Airways
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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 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 14% 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, 877 reviews)
$175+
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The Crown Lodge & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 366 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2712 reviews)
$105+
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Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2029 reviews)
$103+
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Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2049 reviews)
$68+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2236 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Lincoln.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lincoln, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Lincoln.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lincoln, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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