Lincoln travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lincoln
With a population of 258,379, Lincoln is a must-see destination in Nebraska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lincoln deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Lincoln
Activities
Where to Eat in Lincoln
If you’re looking for affordable options, Billy's Restaurant (1301 H Street) and Carmela's Bistro & Wine Bar (4141 Pioneer Woods Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Lincoln
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lincoln in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lincoln, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Lincoln
Plane
When flying to Lincoln, you’ll arrive at Lincoln (LNK), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lincoln departs from Chicago and takes around 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln. The train journey from Lincoln to Omaha takes 1h 11m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $104 for a 7h 17m trip. The train station in Lincoln is called Lincoln Haymarket, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lincoln is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 265 km from Lincoln. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Lincoln’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Lincoln
Where to stay in Lincoln
Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North and Sleep Inn & Suites University.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln
Most booked hotels in Lincoln
Renting a car in Lincoln
Renting a car in Lincoln costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lincoln is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 310 South 10th Street, which is 0 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Lincoln.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lincoln is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.