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

Independence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Independence

With a population of 116,830, Independence is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Independence has to offer.

Where to Eat in Independence

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ophelia's Restaurant (201 N. Main St.) and Cafe Verona (206 W. Lexington Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Independence

Independence in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Independence in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Independence in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Independence, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Independence

Plane

When flying to Independence, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Independence departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

The train station in Independence is called Independence, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Independence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 8 miles from Independence. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

When flying to Independence, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Independence departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

The train station in Independence is called Independence, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Independence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 8 miles from Independence. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Independence

MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Independence

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Independence

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include My Place Hotel- Kansas City/Independence, MO and Comfort Suites Independence - Kansas City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Independence

Most booked hotels in Independence

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Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 624 reviews)
$255+
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Candlewood Suites Kansas City - Independence By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 247 reviews)
$98+
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The Raphael Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 274 reviews)
$261+
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The Fontaine
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 782 reviews)
$179+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 913 reviews)
$134+
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Kansas City Marriott Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 477 reviews)
$194+
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Renting a car in Independence

Renting a car in Independence costs $44 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Independence.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Independence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Independence is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Independence costs $44 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Independence.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Independence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Independence is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Independence

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