Sedalia travel guide

Sedalia Tourism | Sedalia Guide

You're Going to Love Sedalia

With a population of 21,387, Sedalia 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 Sedalia to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sedalia

Sedalia in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sedalia in November
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sedalia in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sedalia, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Sedalia

Plane

Although Sedalia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbia Regional (COU), which is located 55 miles from Sedalia. The shortest domestic flight to Sedalia departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

Train

The train station in Sedalia is called Sedalia, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sedalia is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 163 miles from Sedalia. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in St. Louis.

Plane

Although Sedalia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbia Regional (COU), which is located 55 miles from Sedalia. The shortest domestic flight to Sedalia departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

Train

The train station in Sedalia is called Sedalia, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sedalia is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 163 miles from Sedalia. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in St. Louis.

Airports near Sedalia

Airlines serving Sedalia

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sedalia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Sedalia and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sedalia.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sedalia

Most booked hotels in Sedalia

Comfort Inn Sedalia Station
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 191 reviews)
$114+
Hampton Inn Sedalia
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 130 reviews)
$124+
Hotel Bothwell Sedalia Central District Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 24 reviews)
$123+
Best Western State Fair Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, 175 reviews)
$105+
Econo Lodge Truman Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 14 reviews)
$78+
Motel 6 Sedalia, MO
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 220 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Sedalia

Renting a car in Sedalia costs $106 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Columbia Regional.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sedalia (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 Sedalia is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sedalia costs $106 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Columbia Regional.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sedalia (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 Sedalia is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.