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

Lawrence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 87,643, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lawrence deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lawrence

If you’re looking for affordable options, 715 (715 Massachusetts Street) and RND Corner Grille (801 Massachusetts Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lawrence in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lawrence, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Lawrence

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 36 miles from Lawrence. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 36 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 36 miles from Lawrence. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 36 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,827 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,270 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,055 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lawrence

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence and Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lawrence, with prices from $48 to $216 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lawrence are about 104% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lawrence by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

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StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 337 reviews)
$95+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 728 reviews)
$116+
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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 195 reviews)
$118+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.5, 412 reviews)
$97+
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Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
2 stars
Good (7, 761 reviews)
$81+
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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (6, 679 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lawrence

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Economy

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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