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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 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 Global Rent A Car, 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 Toronto and takes around 6h 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 Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (8,090 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around C$ 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 160 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lincoln, with prices from C$ 48 to C$ 4,059 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lincoln are about 5% 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 Lincoln By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Damon's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Renting a car in Lincoln

Renting a car in Lincoln costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 269 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 3.00 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$ 35.93 and C$ 47.90. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lincoln costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 269 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 3.00 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$ 35.93 and C$ 47.90. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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