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

Lawrence travel guide

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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. Lawrence deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lawrence

If you’re looking for affordable options, 715 (715 Massachusetts Street) and RND Corner Grille (801 Massachusetts Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
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 36 miles from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Winnipeg and takes around 7h 20m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 36 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 36 miles from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Winnipeg and takes around 7h 20m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 36 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,413 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,368 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,158 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,900 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,432 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$ 66 to C$ 297 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lawrence are about 193% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 150+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 116+
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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 111+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.70. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.70. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lawrence

Avis

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