Introduction
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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lincoln deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
€94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
€94
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 Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 42 km from Lincoln. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 20h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of Alamo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 42 km from Lincoln. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 20h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of Alamo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
DSADoncaster Sheffield
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around €87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €94 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from €45 to €1,435 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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The White Hart Hotel Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€110+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Damon's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€65+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.20 and €28.26. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.20 and €28.26. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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