Car Rental Springfield

 

Rent a car in Springfield, Missouri to experience the beating heart of the Midwest, in the Birthplace of Route 66. This multiple university city is surrounded by natural treasures, sandwiched between Mark Twain National Forest, Ozark National Forest

and Cherokee Nation.

We have car rental pick-up locations at Springfield-Branson National Airport and across south-western Missouri. This makes it easy to collect a rental car in Springfield, whether you arrive by air or road, and drop off at your last destination.

Springfield’s advantageous position means you can reach major cities such as Kansas City and St Louis in around three hours. Arkansas is also just an hour south, while it takes less than two hours to drive into Oklahoma. Renting a car in Springfield makes it easier to get around.

Find the perfect rental car for your journey from our range. Whether that’s a sedan, cabriolet, SUV or sports car, you’ll find it in our collection.

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Springfield Locations

A Quick Guide to Springfield

Springfield Art Museum

Springfield Art Museum

1111 East Brooksdale Drive, Springfield, MO 65807

Springfield’s Art Museum is best known for the contemporary yellow sculpture showcased on its lawn, but it’s also the city’s oldest cultural institution. Visit to see the 10,000 works in the permanent collection, which spans across the 18th century and showcases fine Midwestern art and ceramics from Europe and Asia. Holiday car rentals can make your Springfield trip much easier to travel with a group. 

Ozark Park Trail

Ozark Park Trail

Ozark, MO 65721

The Ozark Trail is both colossal and easy to miss – it’s located about an hour south of Springfield in the Ozarks and throughout Mark Twain National Forest. Here, you’ll find hiking and equestrian trails stretching for 350 miles in Missouri. The Taum Sauk Section is a popular place for walking, while the Marble Creek Section is favored by nature spotters.

Fantastic Caverns

Fantastic Caverns

4872 North Farm Road 125, MO 65803

See subterranean Springfield from a Jeep-drawn tram at ‘America’s Ride-Thru Cave’, a premier attraction just 15 minutes outside of Springfield. During the 55-minute tour, you’ll see millennia-old rock formations and you may be lucky enough to spot rare species, such as the Ozarks Cavefish.  

Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Airport

3527 West Kearney Street, MO 65803

Amenities of all kinds are available at Courtyard, including hairdressing, barbering and valet dry-cleaning. Inside the rooms, you’ll find a range of home comforts too, including air conditioning, a pull-out sofa bed and even a crib – this accommodation is a true all-rounder for every kind of trip.

Hotel Vandivort

305 East Walnut Street, MO 65806

This high-end boutique hotel intrigues with its dark and distinctive interiors. Hotel Vandivort’s ground floor was designed to be ‘Springfield’s living room’ and features communal workspaces alongside upscale dining opportunities at The Order. Rooms are set in a former masonic temple and a modern outbuilding and come complete with walk-in showers. Put your feet up and relax after a long day spent driving your car rental in Springfield. 

Oasis Hotel & Convention Center

2546 North Glenstone, MO 65803

A paradise for business travelers, Oasis Hotel & Convention Center offers an exciting mix of business and leisure facilities. Its philosophy is strictly against a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach. Rooms have unique designs to keep you inspired and there’s an onsite pizzeria. When the day ends, you can also unwind in the saltwater pools.

Gilardi’s

820 East Walnut Street, MO, 65806

Quality meets cozy at Gilardi’s, Springfield’s fine-dining Italian restaurant, which has a community-focused ethos. Its bountiful menu comprises of dishes that contain homemade sauces made from local ingredients – discover Sicilian meatballs, braised shank and classic tiramisu. Hop in a business car rental with your colleagues and enjoy one of Springfield’s finest eateries. 

Downing Street Pour House Springfield MO

1724 East Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65804

This American interpretation of the classic English pub serves rich dishes with lashings of flavor in Springfield and Hollister. At the Springfield branch, you’ll find comfort food from several cuisines, such as Canadian poutine, Bavarian pretzels and classic British shepherd’s pie.

Van Gogh’s Eeterie

334 East Commercial Street, Springfield, MO 65803

Springfield’s best Dutch cuisine is served at Van Gogh’s Eeterie, owned by the same family that runs Cafe Cusco. Pannenkoeken, or Dutch pancakes, is the specialty on offer. Try savory bakes topped with eggs, shrimp or mushrooms. Alternatively, you can indulge in Death by Dutch Chocolate for something ultra-sweet. 

Driving In and Around Springfield

  • 219 South Jefferson Avenue Parking (65806) is a lot located in Downtown, right near Odyssey Lounge, Discovery Center of Springfield and History Museum on the Square.
  • 200-298 South Benton Avenue Parking (65806) serves eastern Springfield. You can park your car rental here as it’s just across the street from Springfield Expo Center and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque. Route 66 Springfield Visitor Center and Jordan ValleyPark are also nearby.
  • Parking Lot A (65802) can be found out in the suburbs, near Evangel University, Pythian Castle and Cooper Sports Complex.
  • Missouri Route 13 (MO-13) travels through the center of Springfield. It connects to US-60 in the southern part of the city and leads out of the north, into northwestern Missouri. Renting a car in Springfield means you don’t have to use public transport.
  • U.S. Route 60 (US-60) heads through southern Springfield and heads west to Oklahoma and east to Kentucky.
  • Interstate 44 (I-44) is the only major interstate highway in Springfield. It charts a route west to Oklahoma City, while in the east it leads through St Louis to Illinois.

How to Get From Springfield to Historic Route 66

It takes less than ten minutes to drive the four miles from Springfield-Branson National Airport to the closest portion of Historic Route 66, which today connects with I-44.

  1. Leave the car rental parking lot at Springfield-Branson National Airport and follow Airport Boulevard to the exit.
  2. Take the third exit at the roundabout to join North Farm Road 107.
  3. Turn right on to MO-266, then left onto State Highway B.
  4. Take the ramp right or left to join US-66. In central Springfield, part of the historic route has become MO-744.

 

How to Get From Springfield to Branson

The southern Missouri city of Branson is less than an hour’s drive with your holiday or business car rental from Springfield. Just head south on US-65, then take the Red Route Exit to join Branson Landing Boulevard and Veterans Boulevard, which leads into Downtown.