Car rental in
Springfield

Springfield is well-connected to other cities in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. It is only five miles north of the Connecticut state line, and only 24 miles north of Hartford. There are several major roadways running in and out of the city that will link with popular destinations in both states. The I-91 will bring you south to Hartford, New Haven and West Haven. If heading to Boston you can do so on the I-90, also known as the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Regardless of your length of stay or reason for your visit, a rental car in Springfield will let you freely and conveniently move about the city. Springfield, situated in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, is the largest city on the Connecticut River. The city is divided into 17 different neighborhoods, each with its own charms. If you have the time visit the expansive Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the US, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. You can also take your rent a car to check out the Quadrangle a cluster of cultural institutions and museums. The Basketball Hall of Fame is another main attraction as well as the largest amusement park in the region, Sixt Flags New England, just a couple of miles from the city. When you are ready to venture further afield you can hit the road with your car rental in Springfield for an adventure along the Mohawk Trail, one of the most beautiful drives in Massachusetts. Follow this historic Native American route enjoying points of interest, quaint towns and stunning views of the Berkshire mountains along the way. Road trips to Boston, Hartford or along the Atlantic coast are also possible.

Take a day trip to Amherst, Massachusetts, one of the most beloved spots of New England. Besides being home to a trio of colleges, numerous art galleries, book stores it was the home of many well-respected poets, authors and artists. While there visit the likes of the Emily Dickinson Museum: The Homestead & The Evergreens or the one-of-a-kind National Yiddish Book Center. Pro tip: Make the mid-October to get the bonus benefit of seeing the stunning fall foliage.

Distance to Amherst

• From Sixt rent a car Springfield via I-91 N: 27 miles, about 35 minutes
• From Springfield Union Station via I-91 N: 25.2 miles, about 35 minutes

Springfield is the economic center of Western Massachusetts and is part of the so-called Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor due to the high number of higher-learning institutions found in the region. The corridor is also host to numerous biotech companies and high-speed computing centers. Springfield is an important shipping hub for New England and is home to MassMutual Financial Group a Fortune 100 company. Besides being the location of the MassMutual Center, The Metro Center of Springfield is where the Downtown Business District is found.

Distance to Metro Center

• From Sixt rent a car Springfield: about 2 miles, about 5 minutes
• From Springfield Union Station: .4 miles, about 2 minutes

There are plenty of activities to do during winter in Springfield. Ice skating at Jordan Valley Ice Park or visiting the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium are just some of the many things you can do. If you want a cardio workout, you can hit the cross-country skiing trails in and around Springfield. You can rent an SUV in Springfield to have plenty of cargo room.