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Where to stay
Renting a car

West Plains travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Plains

With a population of 11,986, West Plains is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Plains deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit West Plains

West Plains in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Plains in January
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Plains

Plane

Although West Plains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN), which is located 72 miles from West Plains. Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Plains departs from Charlotte and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to West Plains is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 159 miles from West Plains. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Plane

Although West Plains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional (TBN), which is located 72 miles from West Plains. Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Plains departs from Charlotte and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to West Plains is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 159 miles from West Plains. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Airports near West Plains

TBNFort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional
SGFSpringfield-Branson
BKGBranson

Airlines serving West Plains

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)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Contour
Good (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Plains

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn West Plains and Baymont by Wyndham West Plains.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Plains

Most booked hotels in West Plains

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Plains Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 123 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton Inn West Plains
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 178 reviews)
$134+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 337 reviews)
$101+
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Baymont by Wyndham West Plains
2 stars
Good (7.4, 695 reviews)
$81+
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Super 8 by Wyndham West Plains
2 stars
Good (7.1, 226 reviews)
$67+
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West Plains Motel
2 stars
Good (6, 296 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in West Plains

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in West Plains (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in West Plains (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.

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