Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wichita travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wichita

With a population of 382,368, Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wichita has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Wichita

If you’re looking for affordable options, Georges French Bistro (4618 E Central Ave) and Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar (1550 North Webb Road) are great picks.

When to visit Wichita

Wichita in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wichita in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wichita in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °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 Wichita, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Wichita

Plane

Wichita is served by 2 airports: Wichita Beech (BEC) and Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT). The closest to downtown Wichita is Wichita Beech, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is Wichita Eisenhower National, 6 miles from the center of Wichita. Wichita Beech is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

The train station in Wichita is called Wichita 214 S Topeka St, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Wichita is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 177 miles from Wichita. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wichita, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Wichita takes 30 miles and will cost you around $103. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $291 for a journey of 610 miles. Wichita’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Wichita is served by 2 airports: Wichita Beech (BEC) and Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT). The closest to downtown Wichita is Wichita Beech, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is Wichita Eisenhower National, 6 miles from the center of Wichita. Wichita Beech is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

The train station in Wichita is called Wichita 214 S Topeka St, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Wichita is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 177 miles from Wichita. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wichita, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Wichita takes 30 miles and will cost you around $103. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $291 for a journey of 610 miles. Wichita’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Wichita

BECWichita Beech
SLNSalina
ICTWichita Eisenhower National

Airlines serving Wichita

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,020 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,649 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,183 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,646 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wichita

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wichita Airport and Hampton Inn by Hilton Wichita Northwest. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wichita, with prices from $22 to $358 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wichita are about 93% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Wichita by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Wichita

Most booked hotels in Wichita

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 479 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 810 reviews)
$75+
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Winds Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 115 reviews)
$84+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Haysville - Wichita South
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 355 reviews)
$79+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Park City/North Wichita Area
2 stars
Good (7.8, 236 reviews)
$58+
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Baymont by Wyndham Wichita East
3 stars
Good (7.5, 884 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Wichita

Renting a car in Wichita costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wichita is the Hertz branch at 2280 S.eisenhower Ap Parkway, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Wichita.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wichita (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 Wichita is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wichita costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wichita is the Hertz branch at 2280 S.eisenhower Ap Parkway, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Wichita.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wichita (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 Wichita is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Wichita

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$20/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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