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

Kirkwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kirkwood

With a population of 27,540, Kirkwood is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kirkwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kirkwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Billy G's (131 W Argonne Dr) and Citizen Kane's Steak House (133 W Clinton Pl) are great picks.

When to visit Kirkwood

Kirkwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kirkwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kirkwood

Plane

When flying to Kirkwood, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kirkwood include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkwood departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kirkwood. The train journey from Kirkwood 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. The train station in Kirkwood is called Kirkwood, and is located 0.0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkwood is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 12 miles from Kirkwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kirkwood, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kirkwood include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Kirkwood departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kirkwood. The train journey from Kirkwood 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. The train station in Kirkwood is called Kirkwood, and is located 0.0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kirkwood is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 12 miles from Kirkwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

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

Airports near Kirkwood

COUColumbia Regional
STLLambert-St Louis
SPISpringfield Capital

Airlines serving Kirkwood

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 Kirkwood

Most booked hotels in Kirkwood

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Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 794 reviews)
$161+
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Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
2 stars
Excellent (9, 2251 reviews)
$107+
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Clayton Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1697 reviews)
$122+
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Hollywood Casino St. Louis
3 stars
Good (7.6, 663 reviews)
$127+
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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 Kirkwood

Renting a car in Kirkwood costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kirkwood (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 Kirkwood is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kirkwood costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Kirkwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kirkwood (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 Kirkwood is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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