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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Columbus, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,918, which is about 2,836% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 30 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 78 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
6.9
Budget
6.5
National
10.0
Dollar
9.2
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbus is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,784/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is June (฿2,693/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿1,784
February
฿1,885
March
฿2,120
April
฿2,087
May
฿2,457
June
฿2,693
July
฿2,625
August
฿2,221
September
฿2,188
October
฿2,188
November
฿2,120
December
฿2,019
What car do most people hire in Columbus?
SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Columbus. Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Ford Taurus or similar).
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.
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 5 October 2026.
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Avis
30 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2023It was great, the staff was pleasant and helpful
6.0
|Jul 2023Long line at checkin and very few cars. Mostly vans and trucks. Car was dirty and had greasy stains on all the touch points. That said, everyone I dealt with was friendly. Drop off in Pittsburgh was great.
2.0
|Jul 2023Huge lines at the counter. The car was rented to me dirty and without a full tank of gas. When I called customer service I was put on hold and ultimately hung up on. I gave the car back and am still fighting the charges. Awful experience.
2.0
|Jun 2023Rental pick up was not at the airport but 25 miles away which meant I had to Uber at a cost of $50 to pick up the car. Also, I had to return the car here which meant I had to drop everyone off at the airport and take an hour to return the car plus get a friend to take me back.
8.0
|Mar 2023The pickup was a little slow because only one person was working. But the drop off was very easy.
1 out of 10
Avis Locations in Columbus
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Budget
78 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.4
Recent reviews
8.0
|Jul 2024I had reserved a Tahoe or similar and was first given a Ford Explorer which would not be large enough cargo space. Then I was offered a mini van, same, not enough cargo space. Finally was given an Expedition, which was perfect. Once home I noticed that the heat shield was hanging loose so back I went to the airport. The mechanical staff fixed it without incident. The rest of the trip was great.
2.0
|Dec 2023$100 a day is terrible, when I could of gotten 2 days for $5 more from them...crazy! When I picked up my rental, the car was just driving up and the lady got out of the vehicle not really saying anything. I had to ask if the keys were in it. There was no walk around with anyone, which is concerning because there is a lot of damage to the exterior of the vehicle. I took 10 pictures of damaged areas, then noticed the following more that I couldn't see in the dim area plus the car being wet. The car had at least one low tire and needed service, according to the dash. How is that missed when it was just dropped off for me? Does that even matter? I would think that a rental should not be due for a service as soon as you get it, plus not have a low tire. I used Budget as a last resort at the Columbus airport. It was cheapest, not sure how, and had availability.
2.0
|Dec 2023I got there and couldn't get the car . The supervisor would except my purchasers ID card. I tried it myself and he refused to accept me.
2.0
|Jul 2023First told there were no cars available even with reservation then after 2 hour wait The car has a rear tire pressure low and noticed a nail Also charged for the collision policy with out my confirmation I have visa signature card which gives me collision policy also my insurance has coverage for collision basically charged me with out my approval Very poor experience
8.0
|Jul 2023The interior had been cleaned but the fabric on the seats had a lot of stains. The car drove good. Both the front and rear bumper covers had obviously been re-attached at some point because you could see the seams. The rear driver's side bumper cover would become loose and flap in the wind when you got up to highway speeds. The brakes started grinding at the end of the trip.
10.0
|Jun 2023Great experience, friendly staff.
1 out of 26
Budget Locations in Columbus
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National
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Nov 2021Great car, efficient rental experience. It was a little pricier than I would have liked but compared to other companies it was about the same so I guess it was the going rate for a minivan.
1 out of 2
National Locations in Columbus
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Dollar
2 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.7
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
9.2
Dollar Locations in Columbus
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
19 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Columbus
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Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.6
Alamo Locations in Columbus
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Thrifty
3 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.5
Recent reviews
8.0
|Jul 2022Great service, nice location. The car had Steering drift to the left, and I could never get the cruise control to work. Bluetooth to the phone was inconsistent; sometimes it worked, other times it didn’t. Not major issues but the steering issue could have been a safety issue.
1 out of 1
Thrifty Locations in Columbus
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Hertz
14 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.5
Hertz Locations in Columbus
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Columbus. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿18,586 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Columbus. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
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