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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Independence has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ophelia's Restaurant (201 N. Main St.) and Cafe Verona (206 W. Lexington Ave.) are great picks.
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″.
When flying to Independence, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 10 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Independence. The train journey from Independence to St. Louis takes 5h 40m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $64 for a 7h 23m trip. The train station in Independence is called Independence, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.
Renting a car in Independence costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations in Independence.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Independence, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$39/day