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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lincoln City travel guide

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With a population of 7,930, Lincoln City is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lincoln City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Lincoln City

Lincoln City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lincoln City

Plane

Although Lincoln City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 70 miles from Lincoln City. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Lincoln City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln City. The train journey from Lincoln City to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bellingham, expect to pay about C$ 129 for a 5h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln City is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 76 miles from Lincoln City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 175 miles and will cost you around C$ 46. From Eugene, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Lincoln City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 70 miles from Lincoln City. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Lincoln City from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln City. The train journey from Lincoln City to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bellingham, expect to pay about C$ 129 for a 5h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln City is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 76 miles from Lincoln City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 175 miles and will cost you around C$ 46. From Eugene, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Lincoln City

PDXPortland
EUGEugene

Airlines serving Lincoln City

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,156 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,030 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln City

Average rates range from around C$ 329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 146 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sandcastle Beachfront and Ester Lee Oceanview Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln City

Most booked hotels in Lincoln City

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Sailor Jack Oceanfront Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel By OYO Lincoln City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Surftides Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 178+
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Seahorse Oceanfront Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Renting a car in Lincoln City

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Lincoln City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.46 and C$ 20.61.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Lincoln City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.46 and C$ 20.61.

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