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Leavenworth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leavenworth

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leavenworth has to offer.

When to visit Leavenworth

Leavenworth in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leavenworth

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leavenworth include Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Denver and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leavenworth include Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Denver and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (8,209 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,184 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,961 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,519 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,838 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,547 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

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Hampton Inn Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (9, 277 reviews)
$113+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 216 reviews)
$126+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 153 reviews)
$145+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 135 reviews)
$145+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 205 reviews)
$70+
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Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
0 stars
Good (7.6, 203 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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