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If you’re having trouble locating a motel in Wood River, let Expedia help you find motels or similar properties from over 1143 lodging options in the larger area. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ top motels to book in the larger area. Bel Air Motel: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Mississippi River. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Hazelwood, MO: Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central Wood River is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) away. Days Inn by Wyndham Troy IL: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from the heart of Wood River. Super 8 by Wyndham Pontoon Beach IL/St. Louis MO Area: Central Wood River is 8 mi (12.8 km) away. Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 Caseyville, IL - Caseyville Il: 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from the heart of Wood River. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool and free parking, as well as room amenities like climate control.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include The Gardens at SIUE, Edwardsville Watershed Nature Center, and O’Fallon Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: National Great Rivers Museum, Splash City Family Waterpark, and Gateway Fun Park. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Robert Wadlow Statue, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and Fast Eddie’s Bon Air.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Wood River to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Wood River is 50 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Wood River to help you navigate your stay: Fly into St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL), which is located 16.8 mi (27 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.