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.
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
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″.
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 10 km from the city center. Further away is Wichita Eisenhower National, 10 km from the center of Wichita. Wichita Beech is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Wichita is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 285 km from Wichita. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.
Airlines serving Wichita
Where to stay in Wichita
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wichita Airport and Candlewood Suites Wichita East By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wichita, with prices from $46 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 111% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wichita
Most booked hotels in Wichita
Renting a car in Wichita
Renting a car in Wichita costs $57 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 9 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Wichita Eisenhower National.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Wichita is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Wichita
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$29/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day