Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kearney travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kearney

With a population of 30,787, Kearney is a must-see destination in Nebraska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kearney to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kearney

Kearney in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kearney in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kearney in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kearney, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Kearney

Plane

When flying to Kearney, you’ll arrive at Kearney (EAR), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kearney departs from Dallas and takes around 4h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Kearney is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 168 miles from Kearney. You’ll find branches of Payless and Dollar, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Kearney’s bus station is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Kearney, you’ll arrive at Kearney (EAR), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Kearney departs from Dallas and takes around 4h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Kearney is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 168 miles from Kearney. You’ll find branches of Payless and Dollar, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Kearney’s bus station is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Kearney

LBFNorth Platte Lee Bird Field
EARKearney
GRIGrand Island

Airlines serving Kearney

United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (949 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,052 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (701 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kearney

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kearney and Best Western Plus Mid Nebraska Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kearney

Most booked hotels in Kearney

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Crowne Plaza Kearney By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 251 reviews)
$160+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 853 reviews)
$81+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 537 reviews)
$98+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kearney, NE
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1231 reviews)
$69+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1290 reviews)
$57+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Kearney
2 stars
Good (7.2, 584 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Kearney

Renting a car in Kearney costs $118 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kearney.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Kearney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Kearney is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kearney costs $118 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Kearney.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Kearney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Kearney is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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