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. 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, Lawson's Bar & Bistro (8-9 The Strait) and Doddington Tea Room (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
€74
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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lincoln to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around €64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €20 for a 2h 54m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around €9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 129 km.

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lincoln to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around €64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €20 for a 2h 54m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around €9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €78 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from €45 to €1,407 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 24% 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€74+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Damons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€57+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€112+
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Tennyson
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€45+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.62 and €24.82. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Cupra Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.62 and €24.82. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Cupra Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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