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, 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$ 144

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 144

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 36 miles from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 02m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the downtown.

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Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan

MCIKansas City

MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,678 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,697 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,357 reviews)

Brussels Airlines

Good (384 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,851 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$ 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 192% 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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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 105+

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 146+

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DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence

4 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

C$ 126+

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Virginia Inn

2 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

C$ 96+

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Econo Lodge Lawrence near University

0 stars

Good (6.6, Good reviews)

C$ 96+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.95 and C$ 18.59. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawrence, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Lawrence

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