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.

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

Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 417
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 417
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.

Train

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 hire from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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.

Train

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 hire from London, which is about 121 miles from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Airports near Lincoln

Airlines serving Lincoln

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln

Average rates range from around RM 530 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 734 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln

Most booked hotels in Lincoln

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 393+
Damon's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 329+
Holiday Inn Lincoln
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 457+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 491+
Ibis Lincoln
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 288+

Hiring a car in Lincoln

Expect to pay RM 8.94 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 8.94 per litre in Lincoln (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lincoln, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.