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

Lincoln travel guide

Lincoln Tourism | Lincoln Guide

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 4 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$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
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 Edmonton and takes around 17h 30m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and FlexWays, among others, in London.

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 Edmonton and takes around 17h 30m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and FlexWays, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,230 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,581 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,487 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around C$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 156 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from C$ 68 to C$ 2,290 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

The White Hart Hotel Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
Holiday Inn Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
Damon`s Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+

Renting a car in Lincoln

Renting a car in Lincoln costs C$ 38 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Lincoln.

Expect to pay C$ 3.11 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$ 37.32 and C$ 49.76.

Renting a car in Lincoln costs C$ 38 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Lincoln.

Expect to pay C$ 3.11 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$ 37.32 and C$ 49.76.