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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lincoln to see all of its attractions.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ole Ole Tapas (Union Rd) and Grain Store at Doddington Hall (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

Lincoln in January

Estimated hotel price

$149

1 night at 3-star hotel

$149

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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Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 43 miles from Lincoln.

Train

Located 8 miles from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 43 miles from Lincoln.

Train

Located 8 miles from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham

EMANottingham East Midlands

LBALeeds/Bradford

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Air Canada

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China Eastern

Good (192 reviews)

Malaysia Airlines

Good (293 reviews)

Ryanair

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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lincoln, with prices from $68 to $4,753 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lincoln are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG

3 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

$125+

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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$128+

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Damons Hotel

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$111+

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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln

4 stars

Good (7.8, Good reviews)

$153+

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The Lincoln Hotel

3 stars

Good (7, Good reviews)

$141+

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Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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