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Where is Avis at STL Airport?
Proceed to the baggage claim area on the lower level. Locate the telephone board and call Avis for the courtesy bus. Proceed outside to wait for the courtesy bus to take you to the car rental facility.
ALL OTHER TERMINALS
Follow signs to the baggage claim area. Exit through door MT17 to wait for the Avis courtesy bus to take you to the car rental facility.
EAST TERMINAL (SOUTHWEST AIRLINES)
Proceed to the baggage claim area on the lower level. Locate the telephone board and call Avis for the courtesy bus. Proceed outside to wait for the courtesy bus.
ALL OTHER TERMINALS
Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Courtesy bus service is available between the airport terminal (outside the baggage claim area) and the Avis car rental lot.
DISTANCE from terminal to car lot: 1 to 1.5 miles
WALK-UP RENTERS
From Hwy 70 East or West, use Airport Exit #236. Turn left on Natural Bridge Road to the Avis facility.
St. Louis Airport Car Rental
If you’re planning a trip to St. Louis, Missouri, and you’re in need of a quick and convenient car rental, look no further than Avis. Visit our counter in the baggage claim area for a clean and dependable car rental at St. Louis Airport. If you’re in a rush, you can make the process a whole lot faster by reserving your STL airport car rental ahead of time with our Avis app.
St. Louis Airport Rental Car Return
When you’re ready to return your rental car at St. Louis airport, bring your vehicle to the Avis area of the airport parking lot. Our address is listed above, along with helpful directions for special rental circumstances.
What is the best type of car to rent in St. Louis?
Avis boasts a large variety of rental cars to suit your needs during your time in St. Louis. The type of car that will be best to rent will greatly depend on your travel companions and your plans in the city.
Passenger Van Rental
If you’re traveling with a large party, a passenger van rental can seat up to 12 or 15 passengers. It’ll be easy to keep the whole crew together while grabbing a scoop at Clementine’s Creamery, as long as you’re up for some beet strawberry or orange goat cheese ice cream.
Minivan Rental
For those with smaller groups who still need plenty of room for passengers and luggage, a minivan rental is the perfect fit. If you brought kids—or the young at heart—direct your minivan to City Museum and discover why this incredible, hands-on experience was voted #1 Family Attraction in the World.
SUV Rental
Missouri has lots of sights to see, many of which are off-road (like Moonlight Racing, about 75 minutes southwest of St. Louis), which makes an SUV car rental a great choice for a rental car in St. Louis. We offer a variety of SUV classifications and sizes for you to choose from.
Long-Term Car Rental
If you plan on spending an extended amount of time exploring Missouri, then you’ll definitely want to reserve a long-term car rental. Avis offers fantastic rates for monthly car rentals in Missouri, so you can take your time without exceeding your budget.
Convertible Car Rental
Have you ever driven outside city limits through the rolling green hills of Missouri? It’s an experience you won’t soon forget. For a beautiful scenic drive or even a late-night cruise through the city lights, we fully recommend a luxury car rental with a soft convertible top.
ROAD TRIP FROM ST LOUIS AIRPORT
St. Louis is an amazing city with lots of places to visit, but if you need to hit the open road, you can take in all of the beauty of the Ozark Mountains on your road trip. Just hop into a rental car, and before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the scenery and recreation of Missouri’s thrilling state parks and national forests.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport Travel FAQs
There are three airports in Saint Louis. While STL and BVL are the primary airports for commercial flights, Spirit of Saint Louis Airport (SUS) is a smaller airport that primarily serves business and private travel. (Source) The Avis SUS rental car location makes it easy to get a rental after a flight, but if you’re not flying private, STL and BVL will offer more options.
It’s about 15 miles between the St. Louis Lambert Airport and downtown St. Louis. (Source) If you need a car rental in downtown St. Louis, Avis has you covered. Plus, our convenient location provides an easy option for avoiding parking fees at the airport with one-way rental availability.
Yes, Lambert Airport is Missouri's busiest and largest airport. (Source) The St. Louis airport served over 13 million passengers and was the 36th busiest airport in the United States in 2022.
The St. Louis Lambert International Airport is named after Albert Bond Lambert, a World War I major who learned to fly with the Wright Brothers and brought the 1923 International Air Races to St. Louis. Additionally, Albert Lambert was a previous owner of STL and dedicated much of his life to making St. Louis a leader in the aviation industry. (Source)
A car rental is strongly encouraged for St. Louis visitors, as vehicles provide the freedom to explore the city’s best attractions and navigate the downtown area more easily. Additionally, Avis rentals can save you time and money as opposed to bus systems or rideshare services.