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, The Mad Greek (907 Masscht St) and Ramen Bowls (900 New Hampshire St) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
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 57 km from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 56m.

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 Auckland and takes around 19h 56m.

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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,521 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,450 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,109 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (177 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.