Kansas City travel guide
Kansas City Tourism | Kansas City Guide
You're Going to Love Kansas City
With a population of 459 787, Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kansas City to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Kansas City
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Kansas City. These include popular favourites such as Extra Virgin - Kansas City (1900 Main), Farina (19 west 19th street) and La Bodega - Kansas City (703 Southwest Blvd.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Café Trio (4558 Main Street) and Webster House (1644 Wyandotte St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar - 3601 Broadway Blvd (3601 Broadway Blvd) and XR (2107 Central St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Kansas City.
When to visit Kansas City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kansas City in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 132 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kansas City, with an average rainfall of 28 mm.
How to Get to Kansas City
Plane
Kansas City is served by 2 airports: Kansas City Downtown (MKC) and Kansas City Airport (MCI). The closest to the city centre of Kansas City is Kansas City Downtown, which is located 6 km from the city centre. Further away is Kansas City Airport, 28 km from the centre of Kansas City.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kansas City. The train journey from Kansas City to St. Louis takes 5h 40m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about €72 for a 7h 10m trip. The train station in Kansas City is called Kansas City, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.
Bus
Kansas City’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Kansas City
Airlines serving Kansas City
Where to stay in Kansas City
Average rates range from around €209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €440 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kansas City at Briarcliff and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City Liberty. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kansas City, with prices from €54 to €231 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kansas City are about 122% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Midtown-Westport - In Kansas City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Quality Inn and Suites Kansas City Downtown, Ac Hotel Kansas City Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza.
Northland - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Kansas City Airport and Courtyard Kansas City at Briarcliff. The average nightly price for a double room in Northland is €70.
Downtown - Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown, The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center and Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown will cost you about €128 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kansas City
Most booked hotels in Kansas City
Hiring a car in Kansas City
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kansas City is the Dollar branch at 651 N London Drive, which is 28 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Kansas City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. The most frequently booked car type in Kansas City is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.