Platte City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Platte City

With a population of 4,691, Platte City is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Platte City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Platte City

Platte City in February
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platte City in February
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Platte City

Plane

When flying to Platte City, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Platte City departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Platte City is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 24 miles from Platte City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platte City, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Columbia, the bus ride to Platte City takes 110 miles and will cost you around $52. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $325 for a journey of 570 miles.

Plane

When flying to Platte City, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Platte City departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Platte City is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 24 miles from Platte City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platte City, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Columbia, the bus ride to Platte City takes 110 miles and will cost you around $52. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $325 for a journey of 570 miles.

Airports near Platte City

Airlines serving Platte City

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,604 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Platte City

Most booked hotels in Platte City

Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 218 reviews)
$140+
Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 227 reviews)
$118+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 139 reviews)
$152+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 107 reviews)
$178+
Basswood Resort
2 stars
Good (7.9, 302 reviews)
$62+
Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.3, 97 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Platte City

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Platte City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platte City, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Platte City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platte City, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.