Columbus

Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus

Driver's age: 26-65
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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$ 68/day – about 15% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Columbus is Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 101 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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$ 65 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 87. 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$ 65

February

S$ 65

March

S$ 67

April

S$ 68

May

S$ 74

June

S$ 83

July

S$ 87

August

S$ 83

September

S$ 82

October

S$ 81

November

S$ 78

December

S$ 78

What car do most people rent in Columbus?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. Full-size (Chevrolet Express) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) 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 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 10.

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 19 August 2025.

Budget

6.2
Okay
101 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Avis

7.0
Good
34 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Payless

5.8
Fair
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

9.5
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
22 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.5
Good
21 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Alamo

7.5
Good
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.5

Thrifty

7.2
Good
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

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

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