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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 34h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $118 for a 3h 53m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 105 km and will cost you around $35. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 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. The shortest flight to Lincoln from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $118 for a 3h 53m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 105 km and will cost you around $35. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
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LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $76 to $2,841 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 25% 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)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Damons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$106+
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Tennyson
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$76+
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Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.55. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.55. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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