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
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
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 57 km from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from New Zealand departs from Blenheim and takes around 25h 58m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 57 km from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from New Zealand departs from Blenheim and takes around 25h 58m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,822 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,339 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,905 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,156 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,495 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,844 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,120 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,014 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,491 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 $83 to $374 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lawrence are about 340% 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 $1.87 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 $22.41 and $29.88. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.41 and $29.88. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.