Lille travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lille
With a population of 228,328, Lille is a must-see destination in Hauts-de-France, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lille deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Lille
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lille in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °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, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lille, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Lille
Plane
When flying to Lille, you’ll arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lille from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 05m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Lille. Located 1.4 km from the city center, Lille Europe is the busiest station in Lille. Another popular train station is Lille Flandres, located 1.0 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Lille is to pick up a car rental from Paris, which is about 204 km from Lille. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Paris.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lille, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Brussels, the bus ride to Lille takes 129 km and will cost you around $11. From Paris, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 257 km.
Airlines serving Lille
Where to stay in Lille
Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greet Hotel Lille Gare Flandres and Hôtel de l'Univers. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lille, with prices from $27 to $539 per night. Lille-Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lille are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lille
Most booked hotels in Lille
Renting a car in Lille
Renting a car in Lille costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Lille.
Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Lille (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Lille is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat Tipo or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.