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Pick-up location | Springfield |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 12 |
Airport locations | 8 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Turo, Budget |
Economy | $28/day |
Compact | $28/day |
Intermediate | $29/day |
Standard | $30/day |
Full-size | $37/day |
Minivan | $66/day |
Full-size SUV | $78/day |
Premium SUV | $72/day |
Intermediate SUV | $41/day |
Standard SUV | $42/day |
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 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.
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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.
4 locations in Springfield
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6.4 Okay
Aug 2020
Pros:
The employees were nice and wanted to accommodate my needs.Cons:
My vehicle was not ready when I arrived, they were sanitizing it. Then they didn't have the class of car that I had made my reservation for and it wasn't available at any other location in town. They even called and confirmed it the day before.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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We were promised a rental that would seat 7 and when we arrived to pick our rental up they didn’t have anything for us!Cons:
We were promised a rental that would seat 7 and when we arrived to pick our rental up they didn’t have anything for us9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Friendly, helpful etc.Cons:
Call me ahead of time if the car requested isn't going to be available.2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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Nothing. The staff at Enterprise in Springfield was extremely unhelpful. I was never even able to rent a car, and had to refund the insurance I paid for.Cons:
When I showed up to Enterprise, they told me they had no cars available (despite my reservation). They left me stranded for 2 days as I awaited a car. I’ve never been so upset, angry, disappointed with a company. Ever. I’m a traveler from abroad so I was left abandoned because of their lack of prep.6.0 Okay
Jul 2019
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They did their best to make it right.Cons:
They didn’t have the vehicles I reserved ready to go.2.0 Poor
May 2019
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Agent would not provide vehicle stating none were available.2 locations in Springfield
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was friendly and check in/out was a breeze. Car was clean & good for the trip from Illinois to Florida & back!Cons:
Nothing2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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The lack of confidence in what price should be applied, money off my account, then money off my account, still fighting about money.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Staff was very friendly and process was quick6.0 Okay
Jun 2019
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Fast serviceCons:
No german car. Only bulky US cars available.4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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PriceCons:
No cruise control for a 15-hour trip!!!6.8 Okay
Nov 2018
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Car had very strong pot smell.One location in Springfield
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Drop off was very easy. Nice upgrade. Great price.Cons:
Check in was very slow, mainly due to several customers who didn't have a clue.2.0 Poor
Jun 2019
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Made a reservation over the phone in Texas. That was pretty easy.Cons:
No cars were available. Why take a reservation if there are no cars available?4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2017
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Car had a bulge in the tire. Noticed it when I pulled into a gas station to clean the windshield which was bug spotted. Called and they said don't return it, call Roadside Assistance. No other cars local so they had me drive to another city. That location rented the car they told me was saved for me so I ended up in a Mitubishi Lancer - which is no Mustang.8.0 Very good
Oct 2017
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Didn’t get the same type of car I reserved, and the tires didn’t have enough air so there was a light on for it.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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I liked the Kia Soul, it was comfortable and fun to drive. I also liked the blue tooth calling and satellite radio which was helpful on my 4 hr drive8.0 Very good
Jun 2016
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I feel the rental person rushed through the application so that I wouldnt be aware of the additional fees that i was going to pay. At my drop off in Bloomington, my balance was twice as high as I thought i was paying.One location in Springfield
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2.0 Poor
May 2019
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Agent would not provide car. Stated none were available.9.6 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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They did't slam us with extra fees at pickup like some competitors do. Pickup was quick and easy. Staff was polite. Cars weren't too far from the terminal.Cons:
There's wasn't a great selection of cars at this location, we ended up with a bigger vehicle than expected, but it was clean and ran well so it's not a big issue.2.8 Poor
Mar 2017
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The customer service rep at the Springfield, IL airport was very helpful.Cons:
I had a hold on the account because of an issue that I was unaware of through Enterprise. I was renting this on a Sunday and the office that could have resolved this was closed. I am thankful that there was another car rental company available. It would have been helpful to have known about an issue before or as I was securing my reservation.4.4 Mediocre
Jan 2017
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I had to get a rental and be on the road at 12:30. So I scheduled the pick up for 12:00. At 12:30 the vehicle just showed up, I then had to wait for it to be inspected and cleaned. This made me late and having to hurry to catch a flight out. Was any apology or compensation offered, NO. Very surprising in a market w so many choices.2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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The counter was closed when I arrived to pick up the car. I had a family emergency and needed to get home to Washington DC early band was unable to make my flight that evening. I will never rent from Alamo again.Cons:
Everything. And when I sent them an email about it they had the audacity to wish me a happy new year. They don't even deserve 1 star.6.8 Okay
Sep 2016
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Car and its maintenanceCons:
Why dont airport locations do pickup/drop offsOne location in Springfield
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
One location in Springfield
One location in Springfield
One location in Springfield
Most popular agency | Hertz |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $54/day |
Good deal | $43/day |