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, Ole Ole Tapas (Union Rd) and Grain Store at Doddington Hall (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 103 km from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 106 for a 4h 14m trip. Located 13 km from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 121 km.

Plane

Although Lincoln doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 103 km from Lincoln. The shortest flight to Lincoln from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lincoln to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 106 for a 4h 14m trip. Located 13 km from the city centre, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 194 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lincoln takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around C$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 202 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from C$ 71 to C$ 2,238 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 14% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Damon's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
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Ibis Lincoln
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lincoln, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lincoln, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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