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
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in December
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 25h 25m.

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 25h 25m.

Airports near Lawrence

MHKManhattan
MCIKansas City
MKCKansas City Downtown

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,081 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,221 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,954 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,462 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 Virginia Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lawrence, with prices from $84 to $377 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lawrence are about 115% 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 $2.15 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 $25.79 and $34.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Ford Mustang or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.15 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 $25.79 and $34.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lawrence is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Ford Mustang or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.