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Where to stay
Renting a car

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
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 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 Thrifty, 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 Delta, WestJet and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from St. Louis and takes around 1h 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 Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,335 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 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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Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 257 reviews)
$118+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 201 reviews)
$141+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Good (7.9, 127 reviews)
$113+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 188 reviews)
$110+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.5, 150 reviews)
$124+
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Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
0 stars
Good (7.1, 193 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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