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, Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar (719 Massachusetts Street) and Wine Dive + Kitchen - Lawrence (741 Massachusetts St) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
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, British Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Milwaukee and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Payless and Turo, 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, British Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Milwaukee and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Payless and Turo, 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

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,024 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,035 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,120 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 By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area. 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 217% 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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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 754 reviews)
$106+
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StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 416 reviews)
$76+
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Tru by Hilton Lawrence
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 301 reviews)
$94+
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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8, 211 reviews)
$166+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.6, 431 reviews)
$93+
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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (6.1, 707 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawrence costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lawrence.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lawrence

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$48/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

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