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

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

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 Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,060 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,489 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,070 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 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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Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 55 reviews)
$101+
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Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 272 reviews)
$100+
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Tru by Hilton Kansas City Airport
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 54 reviews)
$90+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 207 reviews)
$100+
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Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 193 reviews)
$66+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Good (7.9, 131 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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