Columbus car rentals

Some car rental companies in Columbus which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Dollar and Budget

On average a hire car in Columbus costs C$ 54 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 97/day), Payless (C$ 105/day) and Enterprise (C$ 117/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 4600 International Gateway 43219 (10 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Columbus are Alamo (8.6, 214 reviews), Enterprise (8.5, 506 reviews), and Hertz (7.4, 260 reviews).

The average gas price in Columbus is C$ 4.23 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 51 and C$ 68, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Columbus.

Car rental companies onsite at Columbus airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Alamo and Payless.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Columbus airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Hertz and Alamo.

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

A Compact car rental in Columbus costs C$ 54 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Columbus costs C$ 62 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car rental in Columbus costs C$ 67 per day, on average.

In Columbus, cars are most frequently rented at Payless 4600 International Gateway (10 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Columbus costs C$ 377 per week (C$ 54 per day).

On average a rental car in Columbus costs C$ 1,617 per month (C$ 54 per day).

With regular rain and ice on the streets, a 4-wheel drive car is certainly a wise choice to make in Columbus. Depending on how much storage is needed, a smaller SUV or minivan are an appropriate choice which provide essential road grip while still being small enough to navigate through the city without problems.

Adhering to the posted speed limit is paramount when driving through Columbus. If there is no sign posted, the general speed limits are as follows: 15 mph in alleys, 20 mph in school areas, 25 mph in residential areas, up to 65 mph on interstates, and up to 70 mph on rural freeways. Don’t forget to adapt the speed to the weather and road conditions.

The average gas price in Columbus lies around $2.60 per gallon, but gas stations like Sam’s Club or Costco are usually on the slightly cheaper side at around $2.20 per gallon. Gas stations around the airport and the highway are often more expensive than stations inside the city, so bear that in mind before refueling the tank.

Street parking as well as garages and public parking lots are available in Columbus. Street parking, especially in the downtown area, is usually metered, so check the time and weekday restrictions at the posted sign. Parking garages such as Lot 005 or LeVeque Tower Garage, for example, offer daily or even monthly parking opportunities for a reasonable charge and are centrally located.