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

Lincoln travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincoln

With a population of 89,228, Lincoln 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 Lincoln to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Lincoln

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ole Ole Tapas (Union Rd) and Grain Store at Doddington Hall (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Lincoln

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lincoln departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 13 km from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lincoln departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 13 km from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £236 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from £31 to £1,225 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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Village Limits Bed and Breakfast Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Dower House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs £70 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs £70 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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