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Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus from S$ 61

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Columbus with a pick-up date of 28-7 and drop-off date of 4-8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Columbus car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Columbus. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 May 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.63

Average price per day

S$ 83

Cheapest price per day

S$ 61
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Popular car types in Columbus

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Columbus and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 May 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Columbus this past week from 59 hire locations out of 12 hire agencies. Prices for a Columbus small car hire start from S$ 61/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 61+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 61+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 61+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 63+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 128+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 152+

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Premium

Premium

S$ 140+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 93+

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Best car rental deals found in Columbus

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Columbus. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Columbus with an average daily rate of S$ 130. Data was last updated on 29 May 2026.
Peugeot 208S$ 61/day
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Toyota Yaris CrossS$ 61/day
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Peugeot 508S$ 93/day
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Cheapflights insights for Columbus car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Columbus, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbus?

For the best savings on car hire in Columbus, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 70/day – about 11% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbus?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Columbus with deals as low as S$ 26.65/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 33.47/day.

What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Columbus is Avis (rated 6.9/10 with 36 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 92 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.9
Budget
Budget
6.4
Payless
Payless
5.9
National
National
9.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus?

Planning to hire a car in Columbus? January is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 68 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 88. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 68

February

S$ 72

March

S$ 81

April

S$ 79

May

S$ 88

June

S$ 86

July

S$ 88

August

S$ 84

September

S$ 82

October

S$ 83

November

S$ 81

December

S$ 77

What car do most people rent in Columbus?

SUV cars (Ford Escape, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. Intermediate (Honda Civic) and Premium (BMW X5) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbus.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Columbus

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Columbus known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Columbus. Reviews were last updated on 29 May 2026.

Avis

6.9
Okay
36 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Budget

6.4
Okay
92 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Payless

5.9
Fair
36 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

National

9.5
Wonderful
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Dollar

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
18 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.9
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.5
Good
16 reviews•10 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Columbus?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 83/day when booking a car hire in Columbus. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 48/day from Budget, booked on May 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Columbus for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around S$ 581/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Columbus.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Columbus for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Columbus can be found for about S$ 2,491, with the average price for a rental being around S$ 83 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 42% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Columbus.

Car rentals by fuel type in Columbus

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Columbus. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus. Deals were last updated on 29 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Columbus. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 73+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 73+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 87+

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