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

Lincoln City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincoln City

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$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln City in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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 113 km from Lincoln City. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, ANA 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 Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln City is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 122 km from Lincoln City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 79 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Lincoln City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 113 km from Lincoln City. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, ANA 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 Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln City is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 122 km from Lincoln City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 25. From Seattle, the ticket costs about C$ 79 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Lincoln City

PDXPortland
EUGEugene

Airlines serving Lincoln City

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,255 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,055 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln City

Average rates range from around C$ 349 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 The Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel 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$ 132+
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The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel By OYO Lincoln City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Surftides Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 174+
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The Ashley Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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Renting a car in Lincoln City

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.17 and C$ 20.23.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.17 and C$ 20.23.