Travel Guide North America USA Midwestern United States Missouri
A famous state in American history Missouri has a lot to offer visitors. From the shows in Branson to the beauty of the Ozark Mountains that state is a lot of fun. For the more urban person the shopping and nightlife in Kansas City is killer or the restaurant scene in Columbia is a wonderful place to relax. And remember a trip to Missouri is not complete with out grabbing a beer at the Budweiser Brewery and seeing the actual horses in St. Louis.
1. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) is the main gateway to Missouri. It is located about 10 miles (16 kilometres) from downtown St. Louis. It mainly has domestic flights but there are some international connections as well, to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
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2. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is located about 15 miles (24 kilometres) from the central business district of Kansas City. It's one of the best mid-sized airports in the USA. Although it mainly functions as a large domestic airport, there are a few international connections to Canada and Mexico.
To/from the airport
Several trains, operated by Amtrak, travel to and from the state of Missouri:
Many international rental companies have a wide selection of rental cars and these include Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Budget and Alamo/National. Most companies will require you are at least 25 years of age, although younger people might be able to rent cars at slightly higher rates and with some insurance differences as well. A national driver's license is usually enough, but an additional international one is recommended. Also note that it usually costs more to include lots of other extra things. For example extra drivers, GPS, the first full tank, SLI (Supplemental Liability Insurance), PAI (Personal Accident Insurance, usually covered already at home), road assistance/service plan, and drop-off costs for one-way rentals.
If you want to book a car, it is recommended that you book your car before arriving in the USA. This is almost always (much) cheaper compared to just showing up. Also, try and book with a so-called 'broker', which usually works together with a few or many car rental companies and can offer the best deal. Some examples include Holidayautos, Holidaycars and Sunny Cars. Some of the cheapest deals to book from Europe, includes Drive-USA, which also has a German version.
For more information and tips about renting cars and campers, additional costs, insurance, traffic rules, scenic routes and getting maps and fuel it is advised to check the USA Getting Around section.
Missouri has a number of National Scenic Byways which offer a great way to explore the state crossing beautiful landscapes. Mostly, there are lots of national parks, state parks or monuments along the way and it's generally a better alternative than the faster but boring Interstate Highways.
There are dozens of hotel and motel chains, ranging from budget to top end. Allthough they are not the most charming accommodations, they usually have a very decent midrange service with good rooms and are generally good value. At least you know what to expect and in some cases they are either the only or the best option in the area. Some of them include:
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