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

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 Vancouver and takes around 5h 35m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

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 Vancouver and takes around 5h 35m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,978 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,338 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,550 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lawrence, with prices from C$ 65 to C$ 294 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lawrence are about 248% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

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Hampton Inn Lawrence
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 184+
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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 69+
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Renting a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.11 and C$ 25.48. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.11 and C$ 25.48. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Lawrence

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