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 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 36m trip. Located 13 km from the city center, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the center.

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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 129 km.

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 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 36m trip. Located 13 km from the city center, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the center.

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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $118 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $48 to $2,861 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 10% 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 Claremont
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 810 reviews)
$109+
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The Dower House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 936 reviews)
$144+
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The Crown Lodge Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 395 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2875 reviews)
$78+
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Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2199 reviews)
$126+
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Damons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2491 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $17 per day, on average, or $34 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 103% cheaper than airport locations in Lincoln.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $17 per day, on average, or $34 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 103% cheaper than airport locations in Lincoln.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

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