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

Fort Scott travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Scott

With a population of 8,087, Fort Scott is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fort Scott to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Fort Scott

Fort Scott in September
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Scott in September
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Scott 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 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Scott, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Fort Scott

Plane

Although Fort Scott doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Joplin (JLN), which is located 79 km from Fort Scott. Springfield-Branson is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Scott departs from Denver and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Scott is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 137 km from Fort Scott. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

Although Fort Scott doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Joplin (JLN), which is located 79 km from Fort Scott. Springfield-Branson is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Scott departs from Denver and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Scott is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 137 km from Fort Scott. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Fort Scott

SGFSpringfield-Branson
MKCKansas City Downtown
JLNJoplin

Airlines serving Fort Scott

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Scott

Most booked hotels in Fort Scott

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Sleep Inn & Suites - Fort Scott
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 120 reviews)
$153+
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The Courtland Hotel and Day Spa
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 143 reviews)
$88+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Fort Scott
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 149 reviews)
$89+
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Budgetel Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 140 reviews)
$59+
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Azure Sky Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 35 reviews)
$57+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Scott
2 stars
Good (6.4, 150 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Fort Scott

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Scott (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 Fort Scott (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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