Lincoln City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lincoln City

With a population of 7,930, Lincoln City is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Lincoln City

Lincoln City in January
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln City in January
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lincoln City

Plane

Although Lincoln City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 113 km from Lincoln City. The shortest flight to Lincoln City from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln City. The train journey from Lincoln City to Salem takes 1h 24m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 35m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 282 km and will cost you around $46. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 346 km.

Plane

Although Lincoln City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 113 km from Lincoln City. The shortest flight to Lincoln City from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln City. The train journey from Lincoln City to Salem takes 1h 24m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 35m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 282 km and will cost you around $46. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Lincoln City

Airlines serving Lincoln City

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln City

Average rates range from around $369 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sandcastle Beachfront Motel and Ester Lee Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lincoln City

Most booked hotels in Lincoln City

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$313+
Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$286+
Surfland Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$296+
Surftides Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$263+
Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel By OYO Lincoln City
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$157+
Seagull Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$233+

Hiring a car in Lincoln City

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Lincoln City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97.

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Lincoln City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97.