With a population of 35.251, Leavenworth is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leavenworth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 08m.
Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 40 km from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.
You can travel by bus to Leavenworth using FlixBus or Busbud. From Chicago, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 1046 km and will cost you around $101. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 1231 km.
Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leavenworth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.