St. Louis car hire
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St. Louis car hire information
| Pick-up location | St. Louis |
|---|---|
| Car types | Economy, Full-size SUV, Luxury, People carrier, Premium SUV, Standard |
| Hire locations | 36 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, National, Budget, Alamo |
Cheap car hire in St. Louis
| Economy | £42/day |
| Standard | £42/day |
| People carrier | £64/day |
| Full-size SUV | £71/day |
| Luxury | £54/day |
| Premium SUV | £83/day |
St. Louis car rental reviews and directory
Dollar
6.1
Good
112 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
5.4
One location in St. Louis
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2.0 Mediocre
Jan 2020
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The pick up was fine but when I returned the vehicle Dollar charged me double!Cons:
You could help by getting them to honor their original quote. If I get no help from you, I'll never use your service again.10.0 Excellent
Jan 2020
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All great10.0 Excellent
Dec 2020
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Staff super friendly and helpful. Pick up and drop off super easy2.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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Staff was friendly and accommodating. But was very misleadingCons:
Honesty. I signed up for $144 rate for three days and cost me $293. My fault for not listening and paying attention Did not think they would be pulling anything other than what I signed up for.2.0 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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Friendly staffCons:
could only take car to 8 states -- not told in advance8.0 Excellent
Oct 2020
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Quick and friendly serviceCons:
N/AHertz
5.8
Okay
228 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.3
4 locations in St. Louis
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10.0 Excellent
Jan 2022
2.0 Mediocre
Jan 2021
10.0 Excellent
Nov 2021
10.0 Excellent
Nov 2021
10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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E wry thing was tops. From check in to return. Chris was awesome. He explained everything. He Showed me the features of the can. He Gave me his hours in case I needed anything. Just really extended the customer service. I’d rent here again. BRAVO!!2.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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No car availableCons:
Location was closedBudget
5.1
Okay
147 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
5.3
6 locations in St. Louis
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2.0 Mediocre
Jun 2021
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Line was horrible and staff was not friendly or trying to expedite customer thru the line8.0 Excellent
May 2021
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pick-up staff very friendlyCons:
drop-off was confusing. There were no signs telling me what to do and no employees around.4.0 Okay
May 2021
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Not let people smoke weed in it. Or least burn the car in case i get Pulled over. My car smelled like weed so bad !!!10.0 Excellent
Apr 2021
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Drop off was the worst I ever experienced, no directions posted anywhere. Had to go to the wrong areas, park and get out to ask directions 2 timesCons:
One day rental car $457 !!! (Not a ferrari) 'nuf said8.0 Excellent
Apr 2021
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Easy drop off, friendly staffCons:
Loooong lines and car could have been better cleaned2.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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I waited in line for 30 minutes. Then it took 35 minutes to find me a car that was available. No one seemed bothered by this or in a hurry in any way.Enterprise
5.9
Okay
87 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.1
12 locations in St. Louis
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2.0 Mediocre
Jun 2021
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Initially the vehicle was great but the maintenance and oil change light came on.Cons:
Vehicle maintenance been up to date, I tried to contact roadside assistance and was on hold for a half hour. I got different answers from everyone I talked to.2.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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I reserved my car over a month in advance and was called the day before my arrival to Saint Louis airport. They stated they could not pick me up and I had to start a new reservation. The price increased dramatically (from $250 to $550) for the same time period. I called customer service and they could do nothing for me. I was forced to cancel my reservation with them and decided to go to their competitor which was Hertz. I paid $30 less but had somewhat better service.10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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Drop off very easy6.0 Good
Apr 2021
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When I picked up my car it had a terrible body odor. It smelled like a high school locker room, and no matter what I did, the smell persisted—it was deep within the linen of the car seats. Opening windows in an attempt to air the car out did nothing. I bought febreeze and sprayed the upholstery of the entire car TWICE. I even bought fragrance sticks to put in the air vents. Nothing worked, and after having the car for almost a week, the smell was still there when I returned it. Also, when I got the car it wasn’t at a full tank. I was given a rental that only had 1/4 tank of gas in it.8.0 Excellent
Mar 2021
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Monthly rent should be lowered10.0 Excellent
Mar 2021
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Ryan and Jake helped me upgrade to an SUV because the sedan I originally picked up kept getting stuck in the snow. We got a few feet of snow the night before.Cons:
This is the second time I've rented from Enterprise in the last year and both times it was seamless and met all my needs.Avis
5.2
Okay
94 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.7
7 locations in St. Louis
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10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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Staff was friendly, quick and informativeCons:
Nothing, It was flawless4.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Staff was nice but they didn't have the car I reservedCons:
Have the car I reserve2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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NothingCons:
Long line because the checkout process hasn't changed in 30 years. Slow computers and too many unnecessary steps. Person offered me a pickup truck to get out faster. Got to the truck and someone else was in it. Then they gave me another car which was smoked in. Had to return to another Avis. They had no cars to swap but gave me a minivan that didn't have smoke, but wasn't clean. Worst rental experience ever. Will never use Avis ever again. It will go bankrupt.2.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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Our minivan was given away, they gave us an suv that was too small for my family, it had no gas, was not cleaned and smelled like smoke. Front desk was no help.4.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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Wait time for getting the car. This shouldn't take so long comparing it to other Renters. It took me 90 minutes to get my car which is unacceptable despite a pandemic.4.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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staff when I got the car was super nice and friendly.Cons:
1. Car was dirty, mud in back seat. I had to clean it up once we noticed it at our destination. 2. Gas tank was not full, probably 3/4. When I returned it, the drop-off guy asked if I had any proof. Really, I have to prove it to you. Was I supposed to pull off on the freeway in heavy traffic and take a picture. Why couldn't he have told me how sorry he was instead of questioning my integrity. I wasn't asking for anything. 3. Car was supposed to be non-smoking but clearly had been smoked in. My wife even found a cigarette lighter under the seat. Told drop-off guy and he didn't care or make a note of it. Color me disappointed.Alamo
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10.0 Excellent
Jul 2017
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The type of vehicle available...Chevy Impala Premiere...loved it.9.6 Excellent
Jul 2017
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Pick up & Drop off was as near perfect as possible.Cons:
I was not thrilled with the vehicle but that was NOT Alamo's fault. It was the make and model of the pickup. (I would not buy this truck). I think the exit of lot could be marked better but it was not horrible.2.0 Mediocre
May 2017
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nothing other then I am hoping the refund process is easyCons:
the fact that I didn't get a car that I paid for9.6 Excellent
Apr 2017
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Nice sized SUV (Ford Escape) given I was hauling my 1-year-old around along with several others. The experience with Alamo was very nice as they got me in and out quickly which I cannot say enough positive things about given I was lugging a baby, car seat, pack n' play, backpack, and diaper bag all by myself.Cons:
Nothing really. GPS built-in would have been nice but my smartphone wedged near the dash did the trick.6.8 Good
Mar 2017
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Pick up and drop off were really quick.Cons:
The lady at front desk provided a really bad customer service. She had earphone on one side while talking with me. She really did not want to work at all. I have never confronted this level of bad customer service.7.6 Good
Mar 2017
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Prompt service and friendly van drivers to and from STL to Alamo lot. I reserved a "mystery" car at a good price and got a mini Chevy SUV. Not the most comfortable ride, but overall nicer than expected.Cons:
No driver's manual included in the car.National
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7.6 Good
Mar 2017
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It was quick; car was good; convenient pickup and drop off.Cons:
Agent at desk wasn't friendly; she was short and impatient when responding to my questions. The interior of the car could have been vacuumed better.10.0 Excellent
Dec 2016
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Kiosk! Super friendly and helpful men outside!Cons:
Not clear where to get your car to us non-frequent renters5.2 Okay
Dec 2016
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They told me to take an Emerald Aisle car, which voided Kayak rate. Paid $200 more than quoted. Beware of STL location. On top of it, they were rude and condescending.7.6 Good
Mar 2017
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It was quick; car was good; convenient pickup and drop off.Cons:
Agent at desk wasn't friendly; she was short and impatient when responding to my questions. The interior of the car could have been vacuumed better.10.0 Excellent
Dec 2016
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Kiosk! Super friendly and helpful men outside!Cons:
Not clear where to get your car to us non-frequent renters5.2 Okay
Dec 2016
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They told me to take an Emerald Aisle car, which voided Kayak rate. Paid $200 more than quoted. Beware of STL location. On top of it, they were rude and condescending.Easirent
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One location in St. Louis
Sunnycars
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One location in St. Louis
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When to book a car hire in St. Louis
Car rental insurance in St. Louis
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some St. Louis car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in St. Louis.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car rental insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your rental. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your St. Louis car rental.
Top tips for renting a car in St. Louis
- If you rent a car upon your arrival, you can conveniently discover everything St. Louis has to offer from museums, to the Botanical Garden, to the Mississippi River. Rent a car as soon as you land in Missouri and cruise through the city and adjoining areas, like the Mark Twain National Forest, which is located about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from St. Louis.
- Get a hire car upon landing at Lambert International Airport to be in the city in under half an hour. Service desks are located on the lower level of Terminal 1 and shuttle buses bring travelers to the pick-up locations of the cars. Companies include Avis, Alamo, and National. The I-70 E will bring drivers quickly and conveniently to St. Louis and many places of interest like the Busch Stadium, the City Museum, or, of course, your hotel.
- St. Louisans have a reputation for not adhering to street regulations like turn signals or yielding, so double check before entering a roundabout or intersection -- especially since drivers here are also known to sometimes run a red light when it has just switched from green. Driving defensively will definitely help and, when adhering to speed limits and paying extra attention, drivers should face no problems.
- Winters can bring rain and snow to St. Louis and road conditions are not ideal in the city when the cold weather hits, so make sure the hire car is properly equipped. Adapting speed when it snows or rains is pivotal, and, if possible, driving should be avoided altogether when the weather conditions get too severe. Also note that in St. Louis each district has its own methods to deal with the snow, meaning some roads may be salted while others may be plowed, making the streets narrower.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in St. Louis for £50 or less
- Book your car hire in St. Louis at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in St. Louis are around 12% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy car hires in St. Louis are around 53% cheaper than other car types, on average