Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carthage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carthage

With a population of 14,378, Carthage is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carthage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Carthage

Carthage in March
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carthage in March
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carthage in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Carthage, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Carthage

Plane

When flying to Carthage, you’ll arrive at Joplin (JLN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Carthage departs from Denver and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Carthage is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 132 miles from Carthage. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

When flying to Carthage, you’ll arrive at Joplin (JLN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Carthage departs from Denver and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Carthage is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 132 miles from Carthage. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Carthage

SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
BKGBranson

Airlines serving Carthage

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carthage

Most booked hotels in Carthage

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Drury Inn & Suites Joplin
3 stars
Excellent (9, 937 reviews)
$133+
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Best Budget Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 353 reviews)
$79+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Joplin
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1194 reviews)
$129+
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Best Western The Oasis at Joplin
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1028 reviews)
$95+
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Carthage Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 186 reviews)
$67+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Carthage
2 stars
Good (7, 265 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Carthage

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carthage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carthage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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