Lancaster travel guide
Lancaster Tourism | Lancaster Guide
You're Going to Love Lancaster
With a population of 47,162, Lancaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lancaster to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Lancaster
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. For delicious green meals, Misso Lounge (2 King St) and The Brasserie Lancaster (75 Market Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lancaster.
When to visit Lancaster
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 48 miles from Lancaster.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Lancaster, followed by Northern Rail. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Lancaster is the busiest station in Lancaster. Another popular train station is Lancaster Bentham, located 13 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 45 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Lancaster. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 80 miles and will cost you around £9. From London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 385 miles. Lancaster’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lancaster
Where to stay in Lancaster
Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster
Most booked hotels in Lancaster
Hiring a car in Lancaster
Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £42 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Blackpool.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.