With a population of 382,368, Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wichita has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Greystone - Wichita (9719 East 21st St North) and DŌMA (7703 E Douglas Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wichita in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wichita, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
Wichita is served by 2 airports: Wichita Beech (BEC) and Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT). The closest to downtown Wichita is Wichita Beech, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is Wichita Eisenhower National, 6 miles from the center of Wichita. Wichita Beech is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 31m.
The train station in Wichita is called Wichita 214 S Topeka St, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Wichita is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 177 miles from Wichita. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Greyhound operates bus routes to Wichita. Wichita’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $106 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn East and Motel 6 Wichita East.
Renting a car in Wichita costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wichita is the Hertz branch at 2280 S.eisenhower Ap Parkway, which is 5 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Wichita.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wichita (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. The most frequently booked car type in Wichita is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 3 Series or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.