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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lincoln deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 27h.

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.

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 27h.

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.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,213 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,621 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $81 to $2,824 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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The White Hart Hotel Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$234+
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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Damon`s Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs $93 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.99 and $59.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs $93 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.99 and $59.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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