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 December
Estimated hotel price
€90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in December
Estimated hotel price
€90
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 Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 35m.

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 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 35m.

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 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,500 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around €84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €97 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from €36 to €2,483 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 8% 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)
€64+
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Damons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€60+
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Tennyson
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€41+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay €1.63 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 €19.48 and €25.97. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.63 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 €19.48 and €25.97. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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