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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pittsburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pittsburg

With a population of 20,233, Pittsburg is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pittsburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pittsburg

Pittsburg in February
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pittsburg in February
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pittsburg 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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Pittsburg, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Pittsburg

Plane

Although Pittsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Joplin (JLN), which is located 21 miles from Pittsburg. Springfield-Branson is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsburg departs from Denver and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsburg is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 115 miles from Pittsburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

Although Pittsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Joplin (JLN), which is located 21 miles from Pittsburg. Springfield-Branson is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pittsburg departs from Denver and takes around 1h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Pittsburg is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 115 miles from Pittsburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Pittsburg

SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
JLNJoplin

Airlines serving Pittsburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 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 (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pittsburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburg Kansas Crossing and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburg.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pittsburg

Most booked hotels in Pittsburg

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Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburg Kansas Crossing
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 172 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 143 reviews)
$127+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pittsburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 238 reviews)
$109+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 309 reviews)
$109+
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Americas Best Value Inn Pittsburg
2 stars
Good (6.7, 132 reviews)
$73+
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Lamplighter Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.3, 333 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Pittsburg

Renting a car in Pittsburg costs $161 per day, on average, or $322 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Joplin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pittsburg (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 Pittsburg is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pittsburg costs $161 per day, on average, or $322 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Joplin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pittsburg (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 Pittsburg is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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