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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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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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln City in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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, United Airlines, 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 Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 3h 11m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Portland.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 88. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 720 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, United Airlines, 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 Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 3h 11m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Portland.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln City using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 195 miles and will cost you around C$ 88. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Lincoln City

PDXPortland
EUGEugene

Airlines serving Lincoln City

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln City

Average rates range from around C$ 366 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 141 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$ 117+
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The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel By OYO Lincoln City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 58+
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Surftides Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 141+
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The Ashley Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 80+
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Renting a car in Lincoln City

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90.