Columbia car rentals

Most people choose a compact or standard car rental in Columbia, which makes it easy to get around and park, and saves on gas. Of course, if you know you will be spending a lot of time in the car you might want to choose a premium SUV for your comfort.

Speed limits in Missouri depend considerably on what type of road you’re driving on. On freeways, the speed limit is 70mph and 65mph on expressways. On nearly all other roadways the speed limit is 60mph. The speed limit on residential streets in Columbia is 25mph unless posted otherwise. Always check the street signs to confirm the appropriate speed limit.

Street parking in Columbia is metered from 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, evenings, and holidays the metered street parking is free and the rest of the time it costs $0.60 an hour unless you’re in the zone of the University of Missouri campus, then it costs $1 an hour. Parking can be paid for at the meter or by downloading the Parkmobile app. Otherwise, you can select one of the parking garages for longer-term parking, which are also free on the weekends. They are located at 8th and Walnut, 8th and Cherry, 6th and Cherry, 10th and Cherry, 5th and Walnut, and Short Street.

The average gas price in Columbia is C$ 4.89 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 59 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Columbia.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Columbia costs C$ 87 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Columbia costs C$ 118 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Columbia costs C$ 134 per day, on average.

Renting and driving a car on Colombian roads is safe. However, you must be a vigilant and confident driver to efficiently and successfully maneuver the local roads with ease. For example, Webster is two-way traffic with parallel parking on both sides. This road also consists of the 85 and CT2 bus lines. Given that this road passes through a heavy industrial area with busy pedestrians, loaded trucks, bikes, and other motorists tailgating each other, you need to stay focused and watch motorists around you closely.

Columbia, Missouri is a city with well-networked roads. You’ll find major highways such as 128, 12A, and 63. They are well interconnected with other roads of all categories. However, like any other big city, some of these roads may experience traffic snarl-ups from time to time. To enjoy a well-maintained road with less traffic, you can take Highway MM which has one toll booth at the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge.