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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 3 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, Greystone - Wichita (9719 East 21st St North) and DŌMA (7703 E Douglas Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, 1400 by Elderslie (1400 Museum Blvd) and First Mile Kitchen (2141 N Bradley Fair Pkwy suite 111) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wichita.

When to visit Wichita

Wichita in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wichita in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

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

You can travel by bus to Wichita using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Wichita takes 310 miles and will cost you around $200. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $206 for a journey of 675 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

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

You can travel by bus to Wichita using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Wichita takes 310 miles and will cost you around $200. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $206 for a journey of 675 miles. Wichita’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Wichita

Airlines serving Wichita

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,773 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,348 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,639 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,302 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,674 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,692 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (840 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,038 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,793 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (821 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wichita

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $106 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn East and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wichita Northeast. 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 82% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wichita

Most booked hotels in Wichita

Sleep Inn And Suites Haysville
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 318 reviews)
$104+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 406 reviews)
$118+
Hyatt Regency Wichita
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 788 reviews)
$129+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita Northeast
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1371 reviews)
$98+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East, KS
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1124 reviews)
$83+
Baymont by Wyndham Wichita East
3 stars
Good (7.5, 799 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Wichita

Renting a car in Wichita costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 300 Washington S, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wichita costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 300 Washington S, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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