What is the best rental car company in Downtown, Columbus?

With a rating of 6.2/10, BUDGET is the best car rental company in Downtown, Columbus according to our users.

Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Downtown it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

The cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus is Chevrolet Equinox. It costs $110 per day on average to rent a Chevrolet Equinox in this area of the city, which is 42% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.

How much is a rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

A rental car in Downtown, Columbus costs $110/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as $111/day recently.

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Downtown, Columbus car rentals in 2025

Most popular company	Budget
Most common car type	Intermediate
Average price per day	$116
Cheapest price per day	$111

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Columbus

Budget

6.2

Okay

79 reviews•3 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Jul 2024

I 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

Poor|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

Poor|Dec 2023

I 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

Poor|Jul 2023

First 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

Very Good|Jul 2023

The 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

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great experience, friendly staff.

1 out of 27

Payless

5.9

Fair

37 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

The first car I was assigned was not in the spot. Waited in line again at the counter in the parking lot, and was told to go back downstairs. Had to wait in line yet again to get reassigned. Overall, the process took over an hour, with the initial line only having 4 people in front of me, then 2 at the parking lot kiosk, and then waiting for almost 35 minutes to go through the like downstairs again. Very poor communication from the workers, and none seemed to want to deal with people, and not a single apology for the mistake, just a glare and a piece of paper shoved back at me.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

It was a SCAM I WILL TELL EVERYONE NOT TO EVER USE THIS COMPANY

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Excellent reception and service.

1 out of 13

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

21 reviews•6 locations

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National

8.2

Very Good

10 reviews•1 location

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Alamo

7.6

Good

20 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

7.2

Good

20 reviews•6 locations

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Avis

7.0

Good

25 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It was great, the staff was pleasant and helpful

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

Long 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

Poor|Jul 2023

Huge 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.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

The pickup was a little slow because only one person was working. But the drop off was very easy.

1 out of 9

Dollar

7.0

Good

16 reviews•1 location

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Downtown Car rental FAQs

What is the best rental car company in Downtown, Columbus?
With a rating of 6.2/10, BUDGET is the best car rental company in Downtown, Columbus according to our users.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Downtown it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus?
The cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus is Chevrolet Equinox. It costs $110 per day on average to rent a Chevrolet Equinox in this area of the city, which is 42% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.
How much is a rental car in Downtown, Columbus?
A rental car in Downtown, Columbus costs $110/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as $111/day recently.

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Downtown, Columbus car rentals in 2025

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Best Downtown, Columbus car rental deals

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Downtown Car rental FAQs

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How much is a rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

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