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 3 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
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Independence in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 Los Angeles and takes around 3h 10m.

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 Los Angeles and takes around 3h 10m.

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 (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,860 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,721 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,262 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (269 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,162 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,046 reviews)
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Where to stay in Independence

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Independence-Kansas City and Countryside Suites Kansas City Independence I-70 East Sports Complex Hotel.

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, 597 reviews)
$224+
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Candlewood Suites Kansas City - Independence
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 246 reviews)
$83+
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The Raphael Hotel Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 271 reviews)
$241+
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Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 868 reviews)
$136+
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The Fontaine
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 757 reviews)
$184+
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Kansas City Marriott Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 468 reviews)
$188+
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Renting a car in Independence

Renting a car in Independence costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Independence.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Independence is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV 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, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Independence costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Independence.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Independence is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV 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, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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