Platte City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Platte City

With a population of 4,691, Platte City is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Platte City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Platte City

Platte City in February
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platte City in February
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Platte City

Plane

When flying to Platte City, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Platte City departs from Denver and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Platte City is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 24 miles from Platte City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Platte City using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Platte City takes 375 miles and will cost you around $250. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 565 miles.

Plane

When flying to Platte City, you’ll arrive at Kansas City Airport (MCI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Platte City departs from Denver and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Platte City is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 24 miles from Platte City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Platte City using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Oklahoma City, the bus ride to Platte City takes 375 miles and will cost you around $250. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 565 miles.

Airports near Platte City

Airlines serving Platte City

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,254 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,981 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (526 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platte City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Suburban Studios Kansas City Airport North and Travelodge by Wyndham Airport Platte City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platte City

Most booked hotels in Platte City

Hampton Inn Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (9, 217 reviews)
$139+
Leavenworth Local Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 228 reviews)
$118+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 96 reviews)
$154+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 137 reviews)
$151+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 104 reviews)
$173+
Econo Lodge Lansing - Leavenworth
2 stars
Good (7.3, 98 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Platte City

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Platte City (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platte City, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Platte City (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Platte City, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.