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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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 Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 03m 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 Sixt, 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 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 140 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 Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lincoln, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Lincoln to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 03m 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 Sixt, 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 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around C$ 163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 127 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from C$ 73 to C$ 2,298 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 26% 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$ 120+
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Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Damons Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 92+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 183+
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Tennyson
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 73+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31. 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, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31. 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, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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