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
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in March
Estimated hotel price
£86
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. 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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. 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Lancaster

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lancaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,159 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lancaster

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £197 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lancaster, with prices from £33 to £593 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lancaster are about 7% 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)
£77+
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Toll House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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The Sun Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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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, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.78. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 41% 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, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.78. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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