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, 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
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 21h 55m.

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 21h 55m.

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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (184 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,489 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,062 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 $1.48 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 $17.68 and $23.57. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.68 and $23.57. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.