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.

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

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
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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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. The shortest flight to Lawrence from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 46m.

Train

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lawrence using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 570 miles and will cost you around $539. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $312 for a journey of 740 miles. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 46m.

Train

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lawrence using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 570 miles and will cost you around $539. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $312 for a journey of 740 miles. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lawrence

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,586 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,866 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,661 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,540 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 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 and Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. 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 car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Lawrence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. 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 car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.