Car Rentals in Downtown St. Louis, USA

With your own wheels, road-tripping around the surrounding areas is a cinch. Downtown St. Louis is an obvious place to start, but there's loads more to experience in the region. Pick up the keys to a rental, throw your luggage in the trunk and take a peek at these other popular spots:

• Home to sights and activities galore, Columbia is around 120 miles from Downtown St. Louis. First pit stop? Follow the signs to University of Missouri, one of this city's highlights.
• Springfield, around 85 miles away, also promises a good time. Curious what there is to see? Illinois State Fairgrounds won't disappoint.
• Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at Starved Rock State Park. Approximately 200 miles from Downtown St. Louis, it's a gorgeous place to get a fix of nature.

If you don't have a driver's license from the U.S, you may be required to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your country of residence before hiring a car. If you find that an IDP is required for you to drive in the U.S., know that you'll also have to show your current driver's license and your passport or other forms of identification. Lastly, the credit card that was used to hire the car needs to match the name on your license and passport in order to confirm your hire. Other things you should know about hire cars in the U.S. Are:

• Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some areas, 21 years and older is allowed. We recommend checking state and local regulations, and with the car hire company before you go to understand all the regulations that may apply to you.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before you get behind the wheel so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the United States, you usually can't cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, use car ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with a hire car. Please read the details before booking!