Holiday rentals in Lancaster, the United Kingdom

Although Lancaster is not especially known for wild parties, fans of nightlife will find that they have a number of options to choose from. The majority of pubs and bars are located in the city centre and partiers considering holiday rentals in Lancaster will find this a convenient area for nightlife. Some popular central venues are The Pub, Kanteena, The Bobbin, and Escape. For fans of clubbing, the best options are the university student union-run The Sugarhouse, and Glow. The Sugarhouse is a popular student venue that hosts weekly events and offers a range of live music. Several well-known DJs regularly host raves at the venue. LGBTQ travellers may enjoy Generation, which is often rated as one of Lancaster’s best gay night clubs. Whether you are looking for chic wine bars, traditional English pubs, modern gastropubs, or nightclubs, you will find most of the best options inside the central district around the St. Nicholas Arcades area and may prefer to rent your “home-away-from-home” close to this area.

There are a lot of things for families considering holiday rentals in Lancaster to do and many of the main attractions are located in the central area. Something that will appeal to many family groups is the Lancaster Treasure Hunt Trail, a treasure hunt that sends you on a puzzle-filled walking tour of the historical city. This fun way to discover Lancaster takes you to all of the city’s main historical landmarks and attractions and promises to be a great way to get oriented in the city and decide which attractions to revisit in more detail later. Some noteworthy attractions that will appeal to families are Lancaster Castle (children under 5 enter free), the Lancaster City Museum (free to all visitors), and the Lancaster Maritime Museum (free to children). All of these attractions are within the central area and are walkable for able-bodied adults and older children. Further afield, there are some wonderful parks and children’s playgrounds. A major attraction to the south of the city, close to the university, is Williamson Park. With a butterfly house, mini-zoo, and playground, it is a great destination for a day out with children. Younger children will enjoy a visit to the nearby Giggles Play and Adventure Park. This children’s fun park offers safe climbing areas, go-carts, trikes, and all kinds of other fun for children under 10. Families looking for Lancaster's holiday rentals will generally find central locations offer the most opportunities but those seeking some relaxation in a more country setting may enjoy rentals further out from the centre.

A major advantage of holiday rentals in Lancaster is the opportunity for self-catering. Eating out is both expensive and generally not as healthy as home cooking. There are a wide range of options for grocery shopping and supermarket  chains and others all have convenient locations around the city. Different rental options may also be more economical than staying in a hotel, especially for larger groups that would need to spend on more rooms in a hotel rather than pooling costs to rent a more flexible space in a flat, house, or apartment. Most rental properties available in Lancaster are apartments and flats, which will suit the needs of most travellers, whether families, friend groups, or couples.

Those choosing holiday rental apartments in Lancaster typically book for at least 3 nights.

£98 per night is the approximate cost of an average holiday apartment rental in Lancaster.

Lancaster holiday rentals are at their cheapest in August. Rental prices can be around 69% lower per night than in the high season.

There are 246 operators available for hotels in Lancaster as of May 2025.

Prices for hotels in Lancaster were last updated today.