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.

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.

Lawrence in December

Estimated hotel price

C$ 147

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 147

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 Calgary and takes around 6h 22m.

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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

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

Plane

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 Turo and Budget, 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

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,761 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,727 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,969 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,391 reviews)

Brussels Airlines

Good (404 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

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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$ 66 to C$ 295 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lawrence are about 242% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS

3 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 143+

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 174+

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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 205+

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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence

4 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

C$ 135+

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Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence

2 stars

Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)

C$ 71+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.35 and C$ 25.80. 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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