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. 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
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 Toronto and takes around 4h 02m.

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 Dollar and Hertz, 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 Toronto and takes around 4h 02m.

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 Dollar and Hertz, 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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,480 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 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.

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$ 108+
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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 185+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.26 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$ 15.02 and C$ 20.02. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.26 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$ 15.02 and C$ 20.02. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lawrence

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