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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$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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 Vancouver and takes around 14h 27m.

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 Vancouver and takes around 14h 27m.

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

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,303 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (265 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,102 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,290 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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 132+
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 108+

Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.37 and C$ 20.50. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.37 and C$ 20.50. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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