Lincoln City travel guide

Lincoln City Tourism | Lincoln City Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lincoln City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lincoln City

Lincoln City in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lincoln City in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 70 miles from Lincoln City. The shortest flight to Lincoln City from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln City. The train journey from Lincoln City to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln City is to pick up a car hire from Portland, which is about 76 miles from Lincoln City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 175 miles and will cost you around $77. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $265 for a journey of 1025 miles.

Plane

Although Lincoln City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Eugene (EUG), which is located 70 miles from Lincoln City. The shortest flight to Lincoln City from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lincoln City. The train journey from Lincoln City to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lincoln City is to pick up a car hire from Portland, which is about 76 miles from Lincoln City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lincoln City, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Lincoln City takes 175 miles and will cost you around $77. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $265 for a journey of 1025 miles.

Airports near Lincoln City

Airlines serving Lincoln City

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,933 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,536 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lincoln City

Average rates range from around $319 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 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)
$226+
Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$225+
Surfland Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Surftides Lincoln City
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$266+
Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel By OYO Lincoln City
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$132+
Seagull Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$164+

Hiring a car in Lincoln City

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.23 and $25.64.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.23 and $25.64.