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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lincoln has to offer.

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
€76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
€76
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 Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around €48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €42 for a 3h 05m trip. 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 65 miles and will cost you around €17. From London, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 150 miles.

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 Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around €48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €42 for a 3h 05m trip. 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 65 miles and will cost you around €17. From London, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around €80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €73 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from €35 to €2,423 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 16% 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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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€63+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€64+
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Damons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€55+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€78+
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The Lincoln Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€70+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.60 and €24.80. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.60 and €24.80. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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