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

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 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 107
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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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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to London takes 3h 10m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 137 for a 3h 41m trip. 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 rental from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 115 miles.

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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 17h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to London takes 3h 10m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 137 for a 3h 41m trip. 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 rental from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lincoln using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around C$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 120 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 2,266 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 80+
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Damons Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.47 and C$ 40.63. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.47 and C$ 40.63. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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