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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Merchants Pub and Plate (746 Massachusetts St) and The Basil Leaf Cafe (801 Massachusetts St) are great picks.
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.
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 31h 41m.
The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and Bus. From Tulsa, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 418 km and will cost you around $169. From Des Moines, the ticket costs about $178 for a journey of 426 km. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence and Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area.
Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. 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 Intermediate car hire (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.