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Where to stay
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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leavenworth has to offer.

When to visit Leavenworth

Leavenworth in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
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. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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 Thrifty 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. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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 Thrifty and Payless, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,451 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,832 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,134 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,954 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 (8.8, 279 reviews)
$123+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 154 reviews)
$154+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 220 reviews)
$121+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 135 reviews)
$160+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 211 reviews)
$87+
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Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
0 stars
Good (7.6, 200 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $65 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Premium rental cars (Ford Mustang or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $65 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Premium rental cars (Ford Mustang or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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