Jefferson City travel guide
Jefferson City Tourism | Jefferson City Guide
You're Going to Love Jefferson City
With a population of 43,079, Jefferson City is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jefferson City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Jefferson City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jefferson City in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jefferson City, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Jefferson City
Plane
Although Jefferson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbia Regional (COU), which is located 17 miles from Jefferson City. Fort Leonard Wood Waynesville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jefferson City departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 37m.
Train
The train station in Jefferson City is called Jefferson City, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Jefferson City is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 107 miles from Jefferson City. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in St. Louis.
Airports near Jefferson City
Airlines serving Jefferson City
Where to stay in Jefferson City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Jefferson City and Best Western Plus Capital Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jefferson City
Most booked hotels in Jefferson City
Renting a car in Jefferson City
Renting a car in Jefferson City costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Jefferson City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jefferson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jefferson City, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.