Columbus

Cheap Car Hire in Columbus from ฿2,223

Columbus, OH, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Columbus, OH, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Columbus?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Columbus and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

฿1,822

February

฿1,968

March

฿2,113

April

฿2,113

May

฿2,186

June

฿2,478

July

฿2,478

August

฿2,478

September

฿2,259

October

฿2,259

November

฿2,223

December

฿2,186

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 March 2024.

There are 12 hire agencies servicing Columbus. These agencies, altogether, have 44 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Columbus with prices from ฿2,223 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Columbus:

Economy

Economy

฿2,223+

Compact

Compact

฿2,223+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿2,223+

Full-size

Full-size

฿2,258+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿2,301+

Premium

Premium

฿2,301+

Luxury

Luxury

฿2,640+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿2,223+

Compare available car types for rental in Columbus

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Columbus to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

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 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Columbus, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
197 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
109 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.4
Good
126 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.1
Good
132 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Budget

6.3
Okay
179 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Avis

7.1
Good
53 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Thrifty

7.1
Good
74 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Payless

6.0
Okay
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

Best Columbus car rental deals found

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 ฿2,239. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Peruse the best Columbus car rental deals we've found. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿2,223/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda City฿2,223/day
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Honda City
Toyota Yaris฿2,223/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 March 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Columbus?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Columbus from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (฿2,223/day), Dollar (฿2,223/day), and Alamo (฿2,640/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Columbus?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5 rating), Alamo (8.2 rating) and National (7.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Columbus.

  • What are petrol prices like in Columbus?

    The average price of petrol in Columbus is ฿36.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,624 and ฿2,345 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in Columbus. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿17,450 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbus for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 35% to make it a great deal in Columbus. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Columbus for a weekend?

    It costs ฿0 for a weekend car hire in Columbus, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Columbus in April, prices are ฿0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Columbus?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Columbus is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Van rentals in Columbus

Find van rental deals in Columbus from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Columbus cost an average of ฿4,022 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
In terms of van rentals in Columbus, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Toyota HiAce฿3,806/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce฿3,822/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce฿4,080/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

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 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Columbus. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿58+).

Electric

Electric

฿58+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿62+

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