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, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 40m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around €9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 113 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 Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 40m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around €9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,805 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,313 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,261 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,146 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,451 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,821 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,169 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around €85 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 €38 to €2,474 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 32% 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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White Hart Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€119+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Damons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€66+
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Tennyson
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€42+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.89 and €25.19. 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.58 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 €18.89 and €25.19. 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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