Salina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salina

With a population of 47,707, Salina is a must-see destination in Kansas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salina to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Salina

If you’re looking for affordable options, Burger Theory - Holiday Inn Salina (3145 S 9th St) and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - Salina (214 S Santa Fe Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Salina

Salina in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salina in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salina 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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Salina, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Salina

Plane

When flying to Salina, you’ll arrive at Salina (SLN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Salina departs from Denver and takes around 1h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Salina is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 164 miles from Salina. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Salina’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Salina, you’ll arrive at Salina (SLN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Salina departs from Denver and takes around 1h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Salina is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 164 miles from Salina. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Salina’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Salina

Airlines serving Salina

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (554 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salina

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Salina North and Super 8 by Wyndham Salina.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salina

Most booked hotels in Salina

Homewood Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 239 reviews)
$180+
Best Inn Motel Salina
2 stars
Excellent (9, 926 reviews)
$68+
Hilton Garden Inn Salina
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 145 reviews)
$142+
Holiday Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 308 reviews)
$131+
Baymont by Wyndham Salina
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 948 reviews)
$93+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Salina, KS
3 stars
Good (7.2, 943 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Salina

Renting a car in Salina costs $65 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Salina.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Salina (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. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salina, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Salina costs $65 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Salina.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Salina (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. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salina, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.