St. Louis travel guide
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You're Going to Love St. Louis
With a population of 319,294, St. Louis is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. St. Louis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in St. Louis
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in St. Louis. These include popular favourites such as The London Tea Room (1900 Locust St), Tony's - St. Louis (410 Market St.) and Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar (2101 Chouteau Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria - Rock Hill (9568 Manchester Rd.) and The Tavern Kitchen & Bar - West (2961 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Suite 101) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Eclipse Restaurant (6177 Delmar Blvd in The Loop) and Mississippi Bistro (999 N 2nd St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Louis.
When to visit St. Louis
Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. Louis in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in St. Louis, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.
How to Get to St. Louis
Plane
When flying to St. Louis, you’ll arrive at St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to St. Louis from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 24h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Louis. The train journey from St. Louis to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around ₹ 2,085 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about ₹ 2,669 for a 5h 40m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, St. Louis Gateway Station is the busiest station in St. Louis. Another popular train station is St. Louis Union, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Louis, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to St. Louis takes 563 km and will cost you around ₹ 6,422. From Nashville, the ticket costs about ₹ 12,677 for a journey of 1207 km. The most popular bus station is St. Louis Lambert Field, located 18 km from the city centre of St. Louis. St. Louis Skinker Boulevard is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving St. Louis
Where to stay in St. Louis
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel St Louis to great affordable options like the Aloft St. Louis Cortex, St. Louis offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 16,493 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 30,584 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites St Louis Airport and Best Western St. Louis-Kirkwood Route 66. There are also lots of holiday rental options in St. Louis, with prices from ₹ 5,589 to ₹ 45,205 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in St. Louis are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Central West End - In St. Louis’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St Louis, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park and Holiday Inn Express St Louis - Central West End.
Where to stay in popular areas of St. Louis
Most booked hotels in St. Louis
Hiring a car in St. Louis
Hiring a car in St. Louis costs ₹ 5,345 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,691 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in St. Louis is the Hertz branch at 10278 Natural Bridge Rd, which is 18 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 86 per litre in St. Louis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,031 and ₹ 1,374. The most frequently booked car type in St. Louis is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Honda Accord or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in St. Louis
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
₹ 3,378/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
₹ 3,889/day