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. Lawrence deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Lawrence
Shopping
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lawrence in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lawrence, with an average rainfall of 1″.
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. Manhattan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lawrence departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 400 miles and will cost you around $65. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $330 for a journey of 570 miles. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Lawrence
Where to stay in Lawrence
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area and Super 8 by Wyndham Lawrence KU.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence
Most booked hotels in Lawrence
Renting a car in Lawrence
Renting a car in Lawrence costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Kansas City.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Lawrence
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$31/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$31/day