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 July
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in July
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 64 miles from Lincoln.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 64 miles from Lincoln.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (8,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,472 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
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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 $185 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $82 to $2,816 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$151+
The White Hart Hotel Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$214+
Damon's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$129+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$168+

Hiring a car in Lincoln

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.16 and $54.88. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lincoln costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.16 and $54.88. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.