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. Leavenworth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Leavenworth

Leavenworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
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. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 08m.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Leavenworth using FlixBus or Busbud. From Chicago, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 1046 km and will cost you around $101. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 1231 km.

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 08m.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Leavenworth using FlixBus or Busbud. From Chicago, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 1046 km and will cost you around $101. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $151 for a journey of 1231 km.

Airports near Leavenworth

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (486 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,531 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 217 reviews)
$146+
Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 227 reviews)
$118+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 136 reviews)
$151+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 90 reviews)
$154+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 108 reviews)
$178+
Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.3, 97 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.