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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lancaster deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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 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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.
Airlines serving Lancaster
Where to stay in Lancaster
Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £188 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lancaster, with prices from £33 to £606 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lancaster are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster
Most booked hotels in Lancaster
Hiring a car in Lancaster
Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 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 £20.84 and £27.79.