Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Lawrence

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.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$205
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 20h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car hire from Kansas City, which is about 36 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

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 20h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawrence is to pick up a car hire from Kansas City, which is about 36 miles from Lawrence. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (8,089 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,564 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,869 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 holiday rental options in Lawrence, with prices from $84 to $377 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lawrence are about 126% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $2.07 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 $24.74 and $32.98. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.07 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 $24.74 and $32.98. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lawrence, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.