Fairview Heights travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairview Heights

With a population of 17,078, Fairview Heights is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fairview Heights deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fairview Heights

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wasabi Sushi Bar - Fairview Heights (6530 North Illinois Street Suite 103) and Gauchos Argentinian Steakhouse (823 Lincoln Highway Ste 105) are great picks.

When to visit Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights in February
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairview Heights in February
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairview Heights

Plane

When flying to Fairview Heights, you’ll arrive at Belleville (BLV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairview Heights departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairview Heights. The train journey from Fairview Heights to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairview Heights is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 12 miles from Fairview Heights. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairview Heights, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Fairview Heights takes 450 miles and will cost you around $90. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 455 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fairview Heights, you’ll arrive at Belleville (BLV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairview Heights departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairview Heights. The train journey from Fairview Heights to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairview Heights is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 12 miles from Fairview Heights. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairview Heights, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Fairview Heights takes 450 miles and will cost you around $90. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 455 miles.

Airports near Fairview Heights

Airlines serving Fairview Heights

Lufthansa
Good (4,653 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairview Heights

Most booked hotels in Fairview Heights

Drury Inn and Suites St Louis Collinsville
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 722 reviews)
$133+
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis O'Fallon, IL
3 stars
Excellent (9, 788 reviews)
$141+
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 759 reviews)
$131+
Holiday Inn St. Louis-Fairview Heights
3 stars
Good (7.8, 158 reviews)
$130+
Four Points by Sheraton St. Louis - Fairview Heights
3 stars
Good (7.3, 288 reviews)
$121+
Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Fairview Height
3 stars
Good (7.2, 561 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Fairview Heights

Renting a car in Fairview Heights costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Fairview Heights.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairview Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fairview Heights is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fairview Heights costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Fairview Heights.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairview Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fairview Heights is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.