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.
Activities & attractions in Leavenworth
When to visit Leavenworth
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 Denver and takes around 1h 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Omaha, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 260 miles and will cost you around $58. From Tulsa, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Leavenworth
Where to stay in popular areas of Leavenworth
Most booked hotels in Leavenworth
Renting a car in Leavenworth
Renting a car in Leavenworth costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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. 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 Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.