Wichita travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wichita
With a population of 382,368, Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wichita has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Wichita
Where to Eat in Wichita
If you’re looking for affordable options, Greystone - Wichita (9719 East 21st St North) and DŌMA (7703 E Douglas Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Wichita
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wichita in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wichita, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Wichita
Plane
Wichita is served by 2 airports: Wichita Beech (BEC) and Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT). The closest to downtown Wichita is Wichita Beech, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is Wichita Eisenhower National, 6 miles from the center of Wichita. Wichita Beech is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wichita departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 31m.
Train
The train station in Wichita is called Wichita 214 S Topeka St, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Wichita is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 177 miles from Wichita. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Wichita. Wichita’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Wichita
Where to stay in Wichita
Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $106 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn East and Motel 6 Wichita East.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wichita
Most booked hotels in Wichita
Renting a car in Wichita
Renting a car in Wichita costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Wichita is the Hertz branch at 2280 S.eisenhower Ap Parkway, which is 5 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Wichita.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wichita (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 Wichita is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.