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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hays travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hays

With a population of 20,510, Hays 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 Hays to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hays

Hays in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hays in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hays in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hays, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Hays

Plane

When flying to Hays, you’ll arrive at Hays (HYS), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hays departs from Denver and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Hays is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 219 km from Hays. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Wichita.

Bus

Hays’s bus station is located 2.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Hays, you’ll arrive at Hays (HYS), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hays departs from Denver and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Hays is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 219 km from Hays. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Wichita.

Bus

Hays’s bus station is located 2.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Hays

HYSHays
SLNSalina
GBDGreat Bend

Airlines serving Hays

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hays

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Hays I-70 and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hays, An IHG Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hays

Most booked hotels in Hays

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hays, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 505 reviews)
$155+
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Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 646 reviews)
$122+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Hays I-70
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 488 reviews)
$114+
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Avid Hotel Hays
2 stars
Excellent (8, 239 reviews)
$131+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Hays KS
2 stars
Good (7.7, 914 reviews)
$72+
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Baymont by Wyndham Hays
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1024 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Hays

Renting a car in Hays costs $80 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hays (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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hays, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hays costs $80 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hays (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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hays, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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