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Collinsville, IllinoisCollinsville
Spend a half‑day in Collinsville: 3 h for the Catsup Bottle Tower, Horseradish Festival (June) or Cahokia Mounds, then drive back to St. Louis.
Collinsville is a small Metro‑East town with a few quirky attractions – the world’s largest catsup bottle, horseradish festival and nearby Cahokia Mounds. All sights fit in a half‑day, so a single day (or a quick stop on a St. Louis road trip) is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct (festivals, warm weather)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow)
- Airport
- STL
- Nights
- 0–1 (optional if you stay in St. Louis)
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Collinsville, Illinois911 ▾
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Collinsville, Illinois, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCollinsville is typical Midwestern small‑town America; crime rates low, but lock car doors and keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police/fire/ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTL St.
- Getting aroundCar is primary mode; MCT bus runs limited routes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–3
- Budget bedDrury Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$45
- Mid-range bedDrury Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- High-end bedDrury Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$50 · High US$80
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jun (8 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Collinsville, Illinois: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
5 rd
Feb
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
5 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
55°C (131°F)131°F (55°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
65°C (149°F)149°F (65°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
70°C (158°F)158°F (70°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
70°C (158°F)158°F (70°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
60°C (140°F)140°F (60°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
5 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
5 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is primary mode; MCT bus runs limited routes. Parking available at major sites.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Drive south on IL‑3, about 15 min
UNESCO site, open daily 9 am–5 pm.
World's Largest Catsup Bottle
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Drive north on I‑70, exit at S Morrison Ave, 5 min
Free to view; photo spot.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
DoubleTree Hotel
Near Gateway Conference Center, convenient if you need a night before a St. Louis drive.
Drury Inn
Close to I‑70, basic amenities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- $50–80 excl. bed
- High
- $80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Drury Inn double room1 × 1 night × US$45 | US$45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Trip total≈ US$75 per person per day, bed included | US$75 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–3 |
| BBQ plate (Bandana's) | $8–15 |
| Fast‑food combo | $5–8 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.30–3.80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most attractions are seasonal – Horseradish Festival runs early June; check dates.
- Summer can exceed 100 °F; bring water.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rental car (day): ≈ $55, includes basic insurance (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Collinsville, Illinois. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (festivals, warm weather) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in St. Louis for broader Metro‑East exploration.
- Combine with a visit to Edwardsville (30 min west) for historic downtown.
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