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.

Where to Eat in Lawrence

If you’re looking for affordable options, 715 (715 Massachusetts Street) and RND Corner Grille (801 Massachusetts Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lawrence

Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 27h 03m.

Train

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lawrence using FlixBus or Busbud. From St. Louis, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 660 km and will cost you around $197. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 1046 km. 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 27h 03m.

Train

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lawrence using FlixBus or Busbud. From St. Louis, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 660 km and will cost you around $197. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 1046 km. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lawrence

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,611 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 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 and Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawrence

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.79 and $27.71. 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 Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.79 and $27.71. 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 Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.