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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
$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 Air France, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 535 miles and will cost you around $320. From Denver, the ticket costs about $157 for a journey of 675 miles.

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 Air France, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 535 miles and will cost you around $320. From Denver, the ticket costs about $157 for a journey of 675 miles.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (7,027 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,799 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,205 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,189 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,911 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,067 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,940 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 239 reviews)
$121+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 193 reviews)
$141+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 120 reviews)
$147+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 180 reviews)
$118+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.7, 147 reviews)
$149+
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Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
0 stars
Good (7.3, 184 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $38 per day, on average, or $113 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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