Springfield car rentals

An SUV is a convenient model to choose for a rental car in Springfield, as the city’s roads are large, giving you plenty of space to weave through traffic. This type of vehicle will also come in handy if you’re driving in the rain, snow, or ice, as it will give you stability. If you decide to go on a long drive for something like a hiking trip, an SUV will also provide you with extra space to stay comfortable, as well as room for your recreational equipment.

In residential and business areas, you’ll find that the speed limit is generally around 25mph, while near schools, it’ll almost always be 20mph. In more remote parts of the city, there may be roads that have speed limits closer to 30 or 40mph. Local highways generally have a limit of 65mph, but on certain stretches of road, it may be less. Many of the major intersections in Springfield have traffic cameras, so make sure to always follow the laws to prevent being pulled over.

While you may be able to find some free street parking in the city, most of the spaces downtown have meters. If you’re not able to find any street parking, you can opt for a paid parking garage, such as the Municipal Parking Garage on 7th Street or the Springfield Downtown Parking Garage at Old State Capitol Plaza.

On average a rental car in Springfield costs $54 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Springfield found in the last 2 weeks is $43.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($28/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($37/day) and Budget ($42/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 2934 S.6th St. 62703 (3 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Springfield is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Springfield.

Car rental companies onsite at Capital airport include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Avis, Alamo and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Capital airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Avis, Alamo, and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Springfield costs $45 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Springfield costs $48 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Springfield costs $48 per day, on average.

In Springfield, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 2934 S.6th St. (3 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Springfield costs $376 per week ($54 per day).

On average a rental car in Springfield costs $1,611 per month ($54 per day).

Most car rental providers in Springfield offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Springfield, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Springfield.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Springfield so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you'd like to rent a car from a cheap car rental in Springfield's downtown, you're in luck as there are several reliable car rentals with locations in the area. Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are some of the said car rentals. In downtown Springfield, it has a branch on S Dirksen Parkway and another on W Stanford Avenue, whereas Hertz has one on S 6th Street.

As per the council's last notice, downtown meter parking is free until communicated otherwise. This means that if you park at a spot downtown, you won't have to put change in the meter. Nonetheless, citations will be issued for cars exceeding their park time. Citations will also be issued to vehicles not adhering to the posted times on signs.