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 March
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leavenworth in March
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Leavenworth using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 985 miles and will cost you around $221. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $279 for a journey of 1610 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 Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Leavenworth using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Houston, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 985 miles and will cost you around $221. From El Paso, the ticket costs about $279 for a journey of 1610 miles.

Airports near Leavenworth

Airlines serving Leavenworth

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,580 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, 217 reviews)
$129+
Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 252 reviews)
$115+
Home2 Suites by Hilton - Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 138 reviews)
$138+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 105 reviews)
$165+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 86 reviews)
$171+
Basswood Resort
2 stars
Good (7.3, 43 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Leavenworth

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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, 19% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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, 19% more expensive than at Kansas City.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Leavenworth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.