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

Lawrence travel guide

Lawrence Tourism | Lawrence Guide

You're Going to Love Lawrence

With a population of 87 643, Lawrence is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. 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 Lawrence has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Lawrence

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar (719 Massachusetts Street) and Wine Dive + Kitchen - Lawrence (741 Massachusetts St) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lawrence in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lawrence, with an average rainfall of 25 mm.

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How to Get to Lawrence

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 57 km from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 58 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 57 km from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 58 km from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,016 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,388 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,718 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,760 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lawrence

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lawrence, with prices from C$ 68 to C$ 304 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lawrence are about 118% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 147+
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Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 97+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.94 and C$ 25.25. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.94 and C$ 25.25. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lawrence

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