Overland Park travel guide
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You're Going to Love Overland Park
With a population of 173,372, Overland Park is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Overland Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Overland Park
If you’re looking for affordable options, J. Alexander's - Overland Park (11471 Metcalf Ave) and Garozzo's Ristorante - Overland Park (9950 College Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Overland Park
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Overland Park in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Overland Park, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Overland Park
Plane
When flying to Overland Park, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Downtown (MKC), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Overland Park departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Overland Park is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 8 miles from Overland Park. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Overland Park, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Overland Park takes 400 miles and will cost you around $65. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $330 for a journey of 570 miles.
Airports near Overland Park
Airlines serving Overland Park
Where to stay in Overland Park
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Kansas City - Overland Park - Metcalf Ave and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Overland Park.
Where to stay in popular areas of Overland Park
Most booked hotels in Overland Park
Renting a car in Overland Park
Renting a car in Overland Park costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Overland Park is the Hertz branch at 7271 W 105th, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Overland Park.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Overland Park (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 Overland Park is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Overland Park
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$26/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$27/day