Lawrence travel guide

Lawrence Tourism | Lawrence Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lawrence to see all of its attractions.

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
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawrence in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 36 miles from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 19h 36m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 400 miles and will cost you around $168. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $156 for a journey of 650 miles. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Lawrence doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 36 miles from Lawrence. The shortest flight to Lawrence from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 19h 36m.

Train

The train station in Lawrence is called Lawrence, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lawrence, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Lawrence takes 400 miles and will cost you around $168. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $156 for a journey of 650 miles. Lawrence’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lawrence

Airlines serving Lawrence

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,517 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 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

Most booked hotels in Lawrence

Hampton Inn Lawrence
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence,KS
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$178+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$220+
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$214+
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$126+

Hiring a car in Lawrence

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.10 and $25.47. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.10 and $25.47. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.