Leavenworth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leavenworth

With a population of 35,251, Leavenworth is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leavenworth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Leavenworth

Leavenworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leavenworth

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 570 miles and will cost you around $330. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 650 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 570 miles and will cost you around $330. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 650 miles.

Airports near Leavenworth

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 217 reviews)
$140+
Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 228 reviews)
$118+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 93 reviews)
$154+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 138 reviews)
$151+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 104 reviews)
$163+
Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.3, 97 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leavenworth (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 Leavenworth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leavenworth (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 Leavenworth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.