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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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, 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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Leavenworth

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,033 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,088 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,454 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,784 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,525 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

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Atwell Suites Kansas City Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9, 122 reviews)
$108+
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Hampton Inn Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 276 reviews)
$109+
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Tru by Hilton Kansas City Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 85 reviews)
$100+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 216 reviews)
$119+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 152 reviews)
$145+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 134 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 6% 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 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 6% 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 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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