Overland Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Overland Park

With a population of 173,372, Overland Park 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 Overland Park has to offer.

Where to Eat in Overland Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Redrock Canyon Grill - Overland Park (13505 Metcalf Ave) and J. Alexander's - Overland Park (11471 Metcalf Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, CocoBolos Mexican Grill & Cantina (5621 W 135th St) and YaYa's Euro Bistro - Overland Park (7021 W 135th St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Overland Park.

When to visit Overland Park

Overland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Overland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Overland Park in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Overland Park, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Overland Park

Plane

When flying to Overland Park, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Overland Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Overland Park is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 8 miles from Overland Park. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Overland Park, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Overland Park takes 570 miles and will cost you around $320. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 675 miles.

Plane

When flying to Overland Park, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Overland Park departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Overland Park is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 8 miles from Overland Park. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Overland Park, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Overland Park takes 570 miles and will cost you around $320. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 675 miles.

Airports near Overland Park

Airlines serving Overland Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
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Where to stay in Overland Park

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Springhill Suites Kansas City Overland Park and Hampton Inn & Suites Overland Park South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Overland Park

Most booked hotels in Overland Park

Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 579 reviews)
$220+
Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Overland Park
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 933 reviews)
$131+
The Fontaine
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 740 reviews)
$178+
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 458 reviews)
$175+
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 820 reviews)
$125+
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 570 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in Overland Park

Renting a car in Overland Park costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Overland Park is the Hertz branch at 7271 W 105th, which is 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Overland Park (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 Overland Park is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Overland Park costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Overland Park is the Hertz branch at 7271 W 105th, which is 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Overland Park (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 Overland Park is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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