Occupying over 3,700 acres of area near Chesterfield and Bridgeton, Saint Louis Airport is the premier air travel gateway to the city of Saint Louis in Missouri. It has flights to more than 80 other airports through a variety of commuter carriers and international airlines, and it is easily accessible from Saint Louis in 22 minutes by car rentals.

A number of ground transportation options exist in the airport to make it easy to reach Saint Louis and get around the city in a low cost and flexible means. car rental in Saint Louis Airport is available through seven companies in the main terminal near doors 17 and 12 but passengers can arrange for the service in advance.

More than 12 million passengers are served per year at the airport, making it one of the busiest in Missouri. To save time and money, car rental in Saint Louis Airport should be pre-arranged online. The airport is also served by metro buses and a light rail network, which serve as budget alternatives to rental cars.

Having a car in Saint Louis is very useful for families and individuals who wish to have an easier way to navigate the city. Plenty of day trip destinations are also available around the city, including the pre-Columbian Cahokia Mounds, Jefferson City and Saint Charles.

Saint Louis Airport has currency exchange services, ATMs and a bank on-site and most of the cafés, restaurants and fast-food establishments re in the main terminal. Different shops operate in the airport while other facilities include an interfaith chapel and services which offer shoe shine and massages.