With a population of 142,630, Kansas City is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kansas City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Taco Republic (500 County Line Rd.) and The Mason Jar - KC (941 N 74th Dr) are great picks.
When flying to Kansas City, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 2 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kansas City. The train journey from Kansas City to Chicago takes 11h 01m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $343 for a 34h 58m trip.
Another option to get to Kansas City is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 4 miles from Kansas City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
The most popular bus station is Kansas City 4753 Parallel Pkwy, located 3 miles from downtown Kansas City. Kansas City 47th & State Ave Metrocenter Southbound Lane is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Kansas City costs $91 per day, on average, or $181 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, 28% more expensive than at Kansas City Downtown.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kansas City (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 Kansas City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.