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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 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leavenworth include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Leavenworth include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,862 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,811 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,319 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,272 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,902 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,459 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,721 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,834 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,095 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,019 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,481 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leavenworth

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Leavenworth and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

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Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 73 reviews)
$139+
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Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 274 reviews)
$112+
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Tru by Hilton Kansas City Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 59 reviews)
$112+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 209 reviews)
$126+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 133 reviews)
$155+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 194 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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