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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 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 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 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 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 (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,655 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,524 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

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Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 105 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 276 reviews)
$133+
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Tru by Hilton Kansas City Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 76 reviews)
$116+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 214 reviews)
$173+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 134 reviews)
$160+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 197 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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