Introduction
Where to eat
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballwin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballwin

With a population of 30,404, Ballwin is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballwin has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ballwin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Nippon Tei Japanese Restaurant (14025 Manchester Rd) and Candicci's Restaurant & Bar (100 Holloway Road) are great picks.

How to Get to Ballwin

Plane

When flying to Ballwin, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ballwin include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Ballwin departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballwin. The train journey from Ballwin to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballwin is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 19 miles from Ballwin. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballwin, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Ballwin takes 345 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 365 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ballwin, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ballwin include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Ballwin departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ballwin. The train journey from Ballwin to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ballwin is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 19 miles from Ballwin. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballwin, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Ballwin takes 345 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airports near Ballwin

COUColumbia Regional
STLLambert-St Louis
SPISpringfield Capital

Airlines serving Ballwin

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballwin

Most booked hotels in Ballwin

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Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Chesterfield
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 888 reviews)
$151+
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Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (9, 2251 reviews)
$107+
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Hollywood Casino St. Louis
3 stars
Good (7.6, 663 reviews)
$127+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Louis Westport
2 stars
Good (6.6, 2164 reviews)
$95+
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Hometowne Studios by Red Roof St. Louis - Airport/ N Lindbergh
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 652 reviews)
$59+
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Welcome Suites Hazelwood
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 247 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Ballwin

Renting a car in Ballwin costs $62 per day, on average, or $308 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ballwin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ballwin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ballwin is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ballwin costs $62 per day, on average, or $308 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ballwin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ballwin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ballwin is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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