• Families and college students alike can find plenty of cheap motels near St. Louis in Jefferson County, Missouri.elegant bedroom image by Ritu Jethani from Fotolia.com
  
  Jefferson County, Missouri has several affordable accommodations from which to choose, whether you are a college student with few funds visiting friends and family, or one of many families traveling on a budget. There are many motels located near the bustling city of Missouri's St. Louis and the city's historic landmarks.
  
  

Comfort Inn - Arnold

• This Comfort Inn is located in the largest town of Jefferson County, just minutes from Busch Stadium, home of The Cardinals. Comfort Inn offers complimentary continental breakfast, a business center, a laundry room, a swimming pool and a restaurant. Business travelers will likely appreciate the meeting room that accommodates 60 and includes copy and fax services. Rates for 2010 range from $79.99 to $139.99 (this rate includes a room with a heart-shaped hot tub).
  
  Comfort Inn - Arnold
  3610 West Outer Rd.
  Arnold, MO 63010
  636-296-3000
  comfortinn.com
  
  

Holiday Inn Express - Festus

• This Holiday Inn provides free Internet access and a complimentary Express Start breakfast every day. There's also an indoor pool, laundry facilities and more. Budget-conscious families will likely appreciate that kids stay for free here. Guests will also appreciate its proximity to St. Louis and the city's most popular attractions such as Gateway Arch, Anheuser Busch Brewery and wineries. Rates for 2010 range from $109.99 to $189.99.
  
  Holiday Inn Express - Festus
  1802 Gamel Cemetery Rd.
  Festus, MO 63028
  636-937-7100
  ichotelsgroup.com
  
  

Motel 6 St Louis Fenton-Southwest

• The Motel 6 in Fenton is right off Interstate 44. The motel may offer few frills like an outdoor pool and wireless Internet for a nominal fee in select rooms, but it's close to several attractions. Guests are a few miles from Six Flags St. Louis, Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch. The motel also allows pets. Rates for 2010 range from $35.99 to $45.99.
  
  Motel 6 St Louis Fenton-Southwest
  1860 Bowles Ave.
  Fenton, MO 63026
  636-349-1800
  motel6.com