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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lawrence has to offer.
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
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.
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 Vancouver and takes around 4h 39m.
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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Kansas City.
Airlines serving Lawrence
Where to stay in Lawrence
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence by IHG and Virginia Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lawrence, with prices from C$ 68 to C$ 307 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lawrence are about 138% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence
Most booked hotels in Lawrence
Renting a car in Lawrence
Expect to pay C$ 1.81 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$ 21.70 and C$ 28.93. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Mustang or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.