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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wichita in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

The train station in Wichita is called Wichita 214 S Topeka St, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

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 Sixt and Payless, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wichita using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Wichita takes 901 km and will cost you around $222. From Houston, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 1175 km. Wichita’s bus station is located 4 km 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 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

The train station in Wichita is called Wichita 214 S Topeka St, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

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 Sixt and Payless, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wichita using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Wichita takes 901 km and will cost you around $222. From Houston, the ticket costs about $174 for a journey of 1175 km. Wichita’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Wichita

BECWichita Beech
SLNSalina
ICTWichita Eisenhower National

Airlines serving Wichita

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,567 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,009 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,406 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,443 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,572 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,279 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (933 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 $542 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wichita are about 51% 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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Sleep Inn & Suites Park City-Wichita North
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 240 reviews)
$75+
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Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 853 reviews)
$119+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 477 reviews)
$98+
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Winds Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 114 reviews)
$100+
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Sleep Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 353 reviews)
$82+
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Hyatt Regency Wichita
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 832 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Wichita

Renting a car in Wichita costs $53 per day, on average, or $212 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 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wichita, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Wichita costs $53 per day, on average, or $212 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 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% 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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wichita, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Wichita

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$21/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

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