Lincoln car hires from £17/day

A charming way to enjoy the history of Lincoln is with a compact or small economy car. There’s a certain intimacy to experiencing history through a smaller prism. More practically, these vehicles are more affordable and it’s easier to find parking that might present a headache for the larger 4x4s or luxury cars.

The Lincolnshire County Council has mandated 25mph as the legal speed limit across the area. If you’re taking your Lincoln car hire for a proper spin, you should be able to do about 50mph outbound along the A1434 and B1308 once you escape residential areas and commercial development zones. A few miles beyond the city, speeds can increase up to 60mph.

Lincoln City Council allows on-street parking within in the city limits. Be prepared for pay and display style parking with short a maximum, and factor in a rate of about £2 per hour just to be safe. You can also find short and/or long stay car parks, some of which may be multi-storey. There is also a Blue Badge programme that mandates special parking options for those with disabilities.

On average a car hire in Lincoln costs £66 per day.

The average price of fuel in Lincoln is £4.95 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £79, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lincoln.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Humberside airport to off-airport locations include Europcar and keddy by Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in Lincoln costs £98 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Lincoln costs £112 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Lincoln costs £21 per day, on average.

In Lincoln, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar 70-76 Newland (1 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Lincoln offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Lincoln, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

We recommend you familiarise yourself with the cancellation, extension and modification policies of various providers, to see if any fees are involved before booking cheap car hire in Lincoln. Also, browse which ones offer one-way hires, so you have the flexibility to leave the vehicle at another location if your plans change. Picking up a few extras like child seats, sat nav systems and additional drivers can also greatly improve overall comfort, safety and driving pleasure.

If you’re looking for a coast-to-coast road trip to satisfy your inner road warrior, we recommend the drive from Lincoln to Bath. The route via A46 travels southeast past Newark-on-Trent, home to Newark Castle & Gardens, Saxondale and Six Hills, to Hobby Horse Roundabout. Curving around Leicester and Coventry, the A46 runs past Oxford, Swindon, National Trust – Dyrham Park and finally Royal Victoria Park heading into downtown Bath. This route travels about 200 miles and requires about 4 hours on the road.