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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lincoln has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lincoln

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lawson's Bar & Bistro (8-9 The Strait) and Doddington Tea Room (Doddington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Lincoln

Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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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. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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. The shortest flight to Lincoln from the United States departs from Tampa and takes around 15h 45m.

Train

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

Car

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

Airports near Lincoln

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

The Claremont
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 606 reviews)
$113+
The Dower House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 925 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4793 reviews)
$87+
Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2641 reviews)
$71+
Petwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1766 reviews)
$118+
The Crown Lodge & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 241 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Lincoln

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lincoln, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lincoln costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lincoln, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.