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.

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Mad Greek (907 Masscht St) and Ramen Bowls (900 New Hampshire St) are great picks.

Lawrence in January

Estimated hotel price

C$ 161

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 161

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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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 53m.

Train

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

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

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Train

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

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan

MCIKansas City

MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

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Air France

Good (1,509 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,549 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,618 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,339 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,492 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$ 106+

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 161+

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Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 98+

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Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2 stars

Good (6, Good reviews)

C$ 90+

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Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence

2 stars

Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)

C$ 69+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.21 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$ 14.41 and C$ 19.21. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lawrence

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