How much does it cost to travel to Kansas City?
You should plan to spend around $161 per day on your vacation in Kansas City. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $47 on meals
- $44 on local transportation
- $176 on hotels
A one week trip to Kansas City for two people costs, on average, $2,261. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$1,130
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2 Weeks
Per person
$2,261
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One Month
Per person
$4,845
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One Week
For a couple
$2,261
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$4,522
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One Month
For a couple
$9,689
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Kansas City cost?
A one week trip to Kansas City usually costs around $1,130 for one person and $2,261 for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Kansas City on average costs around $2,261 for one person and $4,522 for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Kansas City will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Kansas City on average costs around $4,845 for one person and $9,689 for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Kansas City has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Kansas City expensive to visit?
Prices in Kansas City are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.
Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, Kansas City is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to many other destinations.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Kansas City Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Kansas City?
The average Kansas City trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Kansas City travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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$176
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Local Transportation 1
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$44
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Food 2
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$47
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Entertainment 1
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$11
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Alcohol 2
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$6 -
18
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Accommodation Budget in Kansas City
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Kansas City is $88. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Kansas City is $176. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Kansas City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Kansas City
Calculated from travelers like you
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The cost of a taxi ride in Kansas City is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $44 per person, per day, on local transportation in Kansas City.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$44
How much does it cost to go to Kansas City? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Kansas City will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Kansas City
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Kansas City can vary, the average cost of food in Kansas City is $47 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Kansas City should cost around $19 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Kansas City is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$47
Entertainment Budget in Kansas City
Calculated from travelers like you
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Entertainment and activities in Kansas City typically cost an average of $11 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$11
Alcohol Budget in Kansas City
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $12 on alcoholic beverages in Kansas City per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$12
Kansas City On a Budget
Kansas City
A large, mid western city that sits on the border between Missouri and Kansa, Kansas City has a population of about 450,000. It's not exactly a tourist destination, but it is a surprisingly beautiful city with more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world with the exception of Rome. Most of the city's suburbs are concentrated in the south but the city is beginning to grow to the north as well. The climate in Kansas City can vary dramatically, in large part because it is so far from any form of water. Winters can range from mild to extremely cold and snow is not uncommon. Spring and fall and quite comfortable but summer months can be incredibly hot and humid.
You'll likely need a car to explore Kansas City at any level. The downtown are does have a bus system, but many of the city's points of interest are outside of the downtown area and not accessible by public bus. Some sights in the area worth visiting are the Historic City Market, the American Jazz Museum, the National World War I Museum, the Liberty Memorial, the Country Club Plaza, and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. If you're in town on the first Friday of a month you can head to the Crossroads Arts District where galleries stay open late and welcome visitors with refreshments.
You'll find some wonderful locally owned restaurants in Kansas City. One local favorite is the barbeque which has it's own regional flavor. Try the "Burnt Ends," a dish you won't find outside the city. The edges of the meat are overcooked which gives them a rich, smoky flavor, although they might be drier and chewy. There are some great diners in town as well if you're looking for an American classic. Some options include Chubby's, Town Topic, and YJ's Snack Bar.
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