With a population of 35,251, Leavenworth is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leavenworth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.
Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 400 miles and will cost you around $65. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $330 for a journey of 570 miles.
Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Leavenworth.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Leavenworth (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 Leavenworth is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.