Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Columbia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Columbia

With a population of 99,615, Columbia is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbia has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Columbia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia (8900 Stanford Boulevard) and The Food Market - Columbia (10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 197
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Columbia

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 17 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Columbia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 298 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Payless and Ace, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 17 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Columbia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 298 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Payless and Ace, among others, in New York.

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,648 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,767 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,063 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,051 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive and Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - Columbia Corporate Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia

Most booked hotels in Columbia

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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Staybridge Suites Columbia - Baltimore By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Hampton Inn Columbia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Columbia

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.03 and C$ 28.03. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbia, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.03 and C$ 28.03. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbia, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.