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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lawrence to see all of its attractions.

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$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
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 Winnipeg and takes around 7h 04m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Wichita, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 163. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about C$ 160 for a journey of 402 km. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

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 Winnipeg and takes around 7h 04m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Wichita, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 163. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about C$ 160 for a journey of 402 km. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lawrence

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,241 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,801 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,623 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,987 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,580 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,612 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,358 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (899 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,271 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,718 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (842 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 and Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

Hampton Inn Lawrence
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 192+
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 103+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.66 and C$ 20.88.

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.66 and C$ 20.88.