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 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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
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 the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 12h 15m.
Train
Located 8 miles from the city center, Lincoln Swinderby is the busiest station in Lincoln. Another popular train station is Lincoln North Hykeham Bus Station, located 4 miles from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Lincoln
Where to stay in Lincoln
Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln
Most booked hotels in Lincoln
Renting a car in Lincoln
Renting a car in Lincoln costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.