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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lincoln to see all of its attractions.

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
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
$168
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. The shortest flight to Lincoln from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $108 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 U-Save, 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 $14. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 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. The shortest flight to Lincoln from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $108 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 U-Save, 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 $14. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,082 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $71 to $4,988 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 35% 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)
$106+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$113+
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Damons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$115+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$139+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.29 and $51.06. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.29 and $51.06. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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