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Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus

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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 18 May 2024.

January

$81

February

$88

March

$98

April

$102

May

$101

June

$112

July

$112

August

$111

September

$101

October

$101

November

$99

December

$98

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 hire in Columbus and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare available car types for rental in Columbus

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 18 May 2024.

Top rental agencies in Columbus

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbus known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Columbus. Reviews were last updated on 18 May 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Columbus, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz in Columbus. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

8.5

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
110 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.5
Good
126 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.0
Good
132 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Budget

6.3
Okay
185 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Avis

7.1
Good
55 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Thrifty

7.0
Good
74 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 May 2024.
  • 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 (7.7 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 $1.70/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $76 and $110 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Columbus, offering car hire for around $725 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 30% on a hire car in Columbus. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

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

  • 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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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 18 May 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 ($97+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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