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

Springfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Springfield

With a population of 159,498, Springfield is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Springfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Springfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Retro Metro (2150 W Republic Rd) and Char Steakhouse and Oyster Bar (1620 E Republic Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Springfield

Springfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Springfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Springfield in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Springfield, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Springfield

Plane

When flying to Springfield, you’ll arrive at Springfield-Branson (SGF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Springfield include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Springfield departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 195 miles from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Springfield using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Springfield takes 665 miles and will cost you around $173. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 765 miles. The most popular bus station is Springfield Arna's Food Mart, located 5 miles from downtown Springfield. Springfield 2425 E Kearney St is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Springfield, you’ll arrive at Springfield-Branson (SGF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Springfield include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Springfield departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 195 miles from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Springfield using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Springfield takes 665 miles and will cost you around $173. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 765 miles. The most popular bus station is Springfield Arna's Food Mart, located 5 miles from downtown Springfield. Springfield 2425 E Kearney St is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Springfield

SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
BKGBranson

Airlines serving Springfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
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Where to stay in Springfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Springfield and Hampton Inn Springfield-South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Springfield

Most booked hotels in Springfield

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Vīb Best Western Springfield
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 500 reviews)
$105+
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Greenstay Hotel & Suites Central
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1744 reviews)
$103+
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Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1984 reviews)
$77+
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University Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1972 reviews)
$110+
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Lamplighter Inn-South
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 966 reviews)
$63+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield on I-44
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 910 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Springfield

Renting a car in Springfield costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Springfield is the Budget branch at 2300 North Airport Boulevard, which is 6 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Springfield-Branson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Springfield (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 Springfield is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Springfield costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Springfield is the Budget branch at 2300 North Airport Boulevard, which is 6 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Springfield-Branson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Springfield (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 Springfield is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Springfield

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact
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