Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Springfield has to offer.

Where to Eat in Springfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ariake Sushi & Robata (1110 E Battlefield Rd) and Haruno (3044 S Fremont Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Springfield

Springfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Springfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Springfield include American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Springfield departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 314 km from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Springfield Arna's Food Mart, located 7 km from downtown Springfield. Springfield 2425 E Kearney St is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Springfield, you’ll arrive at Springfield-Branson (SGF), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Springfield include American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Springfield departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 314 km from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Springfield Arna's Food Mart, located 7 km from downtown Springfield. Springfield 2425 E Kearney St is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Springfield

SGFSpringfield-Branson
XNAFayetteville Northwest Arkansas
BKGBranson

Airlines serving Springfield

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,096 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,781 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,057 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,594 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Springfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Springfield By IHG and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Springfield

Most booked hotels in Springfield

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Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 686 reviews)
$115+
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Best Western Coach House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1668 reviews)
$81+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 988 reviews)
$87+
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Hotel Vandivort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 50 reviews)
$177+
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Baymont by Wyndham Springfield South Hwy 65
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2105 reviews)
$62+
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University Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2172 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Springfield

Renting a car in Springfield costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis 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 Hertz branch at 2300 N. Airport Blvd., which is 9 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Springfield-Branson.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Springfield is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Springfield costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis 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 Hertz branch at 2300 N. Airport Blvd., which is 9 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Springfield-Branson.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Springfield is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Springfield

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