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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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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
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 29h 53m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 615 miles and will cost you around $272. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $285 for a journey of 750 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 29h 53m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 615 miles and will cost you around $272. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $285 for a journey of 750 miles. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,053 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,091 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,989 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 $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. 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 Full-size car hire (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. 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 Full-size car hire (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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