Leavenworth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leavenworth

With a population of 35,251, Leavenworth is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leavenworth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Leavenworth

Leavenworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leavenworth

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 371 miles and will cost you around $170. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $117 for a journey of 665 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leavenworth, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leavenworth departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Leavenworth is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 25 miles from Leavenworth. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 371 miles and will cost you around $170. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $117 for a journey of 665 miles.

Airports near Leavenworth

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,964 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (508 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth

Most booked hotels in Leavenworth

Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 219 reviews)
$148+
Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 227 reviews)
$118+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 138 reviews)
$151+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 92 reviews)
$154+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 107 reviews)
$165+
Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.2, 96 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leavenworth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leavenworth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leavenworth, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.