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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 11 miles 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

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 Southwest, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

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 (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,147 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,562 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,863 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,558 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 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 (8.9, 277 reviews)
$113+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 216 reviews)
$140+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 153 reviews)
$145+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 135 reviews)
$145+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 205 reviews)
$70+
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Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
0 stars
Good (7.6, 202 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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