Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lancaster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lancaster

With a population of 47,162, Lancaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lancaster deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lancaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cornerhouse (15 New St) and Hest Bank (2 Hest Bank Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Lancaster

Lancaster in March
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in March
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lancaster

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 77 km from Lancaster. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lancaster departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 73 km from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 77 km from Lancaster. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lancaster departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 73 km from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Lancaster

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lancaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,286 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,392 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lancaster

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £186 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lancaster, with prices from £28 to £683 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lancaster are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster

Most booked hotels in Lancaster

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Thurnham Hall Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Stork Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Toll House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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The Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Lancaster

Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Lancaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.85 and £27.79. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Lancaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.85 and £27.79. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

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