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, Millsap Farms Pizza Night (6593 Emu Ln) and Char Steakhouse and Oyster Bar (1620 E Republic Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Springfield
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″.
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 United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Springfield departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 14m.
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in St. Louis.
Bus
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.
Airlines serving Springfield
Where to stay in Springfield
Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Springfield-Southeast, MO and Dogwood Park Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Springfield
Most booked hotels in Springfield
Renting a car in Springfield
Renting a car in Springfield costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 Avis branch at 2300 North Airport Boulevard, which is 6 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Springfield.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Springfield is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Springfield
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$20/day
Full-size SUV
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$21/day