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 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 18m.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leavenworth, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Leavenworth takes 400 miles and will cost you around $65. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $320 for a journey of 570 miles.
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, 8% 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.