Lawrence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 87,643, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Lawrence

If you’re looking for affordable options, 715 (715 Massachusetts Street) and RND Corner Grille (801 Massachusetts Street) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Lawrence

Seafood
Wonderful (221 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (221 reviews)

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lawrence in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lawrence, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Lawrence

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 57 km from Lawrence. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 58 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 917 km and will cost you around $320. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 1038 km. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 57 km from Lawrence. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 58 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 917 km and will cost you around $320. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 1038 km. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Lawrence

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,488 reviews)
KLM
Good (823 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,534 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,470 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,449 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (895 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,266 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (464 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,636 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,443 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (762 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

Hampton Inn Lawrence
3 stars
Excellent (9, 231 reviews)
$119+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 583 reviews)
$111+
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (7.9, 345 reviews)
$112+
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.4, 126 reviews)
$140+
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, 542 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Buick Verano or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Buick Verano or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.