St. Louis car rental

11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

This compact national park is nestled right at the center of St. Louis, making it a quick and easy first trip for your rental car. As the defining symbol of St. Louis, the arch itself is the tallest monument in the US, standing 630ft tall.

You can enjoy a tram ride to the top, plus 91 acres of surrounding natural landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like opossums, coyotes and raccoons. Top it all off with a relaxing boat cruise down the neighboring Mississippi River – the perfect place to get photos of the Gateway Arch.

4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110

You’ll find plenty of rewards when venturing a little further afield in your St. Louis rental car, with the Missouri Botanical Garden among them. This National Historic Landmark was set up in 1859, making it one of the oldest existing botanical gardens in the entire country.

With a magnificent, clear dome as its centerpiece, the garden boasts 79 acres of displays. Highlights include the 14-acre Japanese strolling garden and a bespoke children’s area, perfect for inquiring minds. A series of regular exhibitions keeps visitors coming back for more.

700 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102

Home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, Busch Stadium offers an authentic slice of US sporting action. Built in 2006, this sweeping 46,000-seat stadium is just a short drive in your St. Louis car rental from the city’s main attractions.

It’s the perfect place to watch a game during the baseball season, which usually runs from early spring to autumn. Or you can always take a look behind the scenes on a guided stadium tour to see the Cardinals Hall of Fame and get a glimpse of life pitch-side.

736 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

Combining live music with seafood and Cajun dishes, the Broadway Oyster Bar always gets the party started. This New Orleans-style restaurant and music venue hosts a variety of live acts every day of the week.

Oysters are a specialty, just as the venue’s name suggests. But there’s plenty more to get your teeth into, such as fried shrimp, crab cakes, and even the chance to sample fried alligator. Keep your eyes peeled for one-off festivals and special events too, including Mardi Gras, and learn more about the best jazz and blues clubs in St. Louis.

2 South 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

Located downtown, this elegant modern hotel is a convenient place to keep your car rental in St. Louis. The hotel’s eighth-floor terrace is practically an attraction in its own right, offering dramatic views of the nearby Mississippi River and Gateway Arch.

You can easily take a break from driving, with venues like Busch Stadium within walking distance. What’s more, the daily hot breakfast and on-site fine-dining steakhouse should fuel you up for another day or evening of sightseeing.