Lincoln travel guide

Lincoln Tourism | Lincoln Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lincoln has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lincoln

If you’re looking for affordable options, Doddington Tea Room (Doddington Hall) and Lawson's Bar & Bistro (8-9 The Strait) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Doddington Summer Tea Room (Doddington) and The White Hart Hotel (White Hart Hotel Bailgate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lincoln.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in December
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in December
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 64 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

Located 8 miles from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 64 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

Located 8 miles from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,134 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,629 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £182 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

The Dower House Hotel
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Inn at Woodhall Spa
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
Petwood Hotel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
The Crown Lodge & Restaurant
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+

Hiring a car in Lincoln

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Grimsby Humberside.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Full-size (Opel Combo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Grimsby Humberside.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Full-size (Opel Combo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.