Hays travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hays

With a population of 20,510, Hays 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 Hays to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hays

Hays in April
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hays in April
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hays in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hays, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Hays

Plane

When flying to Hays, you’ll arrive at Hays (HYS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hays departs from Denver and takes around 1h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Hays is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 136 miles from Hays. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Wichita.

Bus

Hays’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Hays, you’ll arrive at Hays (HYS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hays departs from Denver and takes around 1h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Hays is to pick up a car rental from Wichita, which is about 136 miles from Hays. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Wichita.

Bus

Hays’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hays

HYSHays

Airlines serving Hays

United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)

Where to stay in Hays

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Hays I-70 and Sleep Inn and Suites Hays I-70.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hays

Most booked hotels in Hays

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hays, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 562 reviews)
$142+
Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 507 reviews)
$109+
Sleep Inn and Suites Hays I-70
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 467 reviews)
$92+
Super 8 by Wyndham Hays KS
2 stars
Good (7.6, 711 reviews)
$63+
Baymont by Wyndham Hays
2 stars
Good (7.2, 662 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Hays

Renting a car in Hays costs $86 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Hays.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Hays (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Hays costs $86 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Hays.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Hays (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.