Kansas City travel guide
Kansas City Tourism | Kansas City Guide
You're Going to Love Kansas City
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.
Where to Eat in Kansas City
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 to visit Kansas City
How to Get to Kansas City
Plane
When flying to Kansas City, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kansas City departs from Denver and takes around 1h 38m.
Car
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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kansas City, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kansas City takes 650 miles and will cost you around $102. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 720 miles. 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.
Airports near Kansas City
Airlines serving Kansas City
Where to stay in popular areas of Kansas City
Most booked hotels in Kansas City
Renting a car in Kansas City
Renting a car in Kansas City costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kansas City.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.