Papillion travel guide

Papillion Tourism | Papillion Guide

You're Going to Love Papillion

With a population of 18,894, Papillion is a must-see destination in Nebraska, 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 Papillion has to offer.

Where to Eat in Papillion

If you’re looking for affordable options, Talus Spirits & Sustenance (10914 Cumberland Dr) and Pine and Black Bistro (248 Olson Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Papillion

Papillion in November
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Papillion in November
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Papillion

Plane

When flying to Papillion, you’ll arrive at Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Papillion include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Papillion departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Papillion. The train journey from Papillion to Denver takes 8h 55m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $90 for a 9h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Papillion is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 163 miles from Papillion. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Papillion using Tornado Bus or Bus. From Denver, the bus ride to Papillion takes 550 miles and will cost you around $132. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $175 for a journey of 655 miles.

Plane

When flying to Papillion, you’ll arrive at Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Papillion include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Papillion departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Papillion. The train journey from Papillion to Denver takes 8h 55m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $90 for a 9h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Papillion is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 163 miles from Papillion. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Papillion using Tornado Bus or Bus. From Denver, the bus ride to Papillion takes 550 miles and will cost you around $132. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $175 for a journey of 655 miles.

Airlines serving Papillion

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Papillion

Most booked hotels in Papillion

Kimpton Cottonwood
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 175 reviews)
$181+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Omaha Papillion
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 166 reviews)
$146+
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 537 reviews)
$106+
DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 761 reviews)
$112+
Even Hotel Omaha Downtown - Old Market
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1150 reviews)
$106+
Hilton Omaha
4 stars
Good (7.9, 769 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in Papillion

Renting a car in Papillion costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Papillion.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Papillion (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 Papillion is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Nissan Quest or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Papillion costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Papillion.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Papillion (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 Papillion is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Nissan Quest or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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