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Columbus car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Columbus. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 February 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 78

Average price per day

₹ 3,227

Cheapest price per day

₹ 3,227
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Cheapflights insights for Columbus car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Columbus, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbus?

To get the best deal on car hire in Columbus, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 4,824, which is about 7,938% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Columbus is Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 36 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 99 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.0
Budget
Budget
6.4
Payless
Payless
5.9
National
National
9.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbus is March, when you can expect to pay ₹ 4,733/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is July (₹ 6,189/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

₹ 4,824

February

₹ 4,824

March

₹ 4,733

April

₹ 4,733

May

₹ 5,279

June

₹ 5,916

July

₹ 6,189

August

₹ 6,098

September

₹ 5,825

October

₹ 5,916

November

₹ 5,734

December

₹ 5,461

What car do most people rent in Columbus?

Compact cars (Kia Soul, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. SUV (Hyundai Kona) and Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbus.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 10.

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Top rental agencies in Columbus

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Columbus known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Columbus. Reviews were last updated on 28 February 2026.

Avis

7.0
Good
36 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Budget

6.4
Okay
99 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Payless

5.9
Fair
37 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

National

9.5
Wonderful
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
19 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
18 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Alamo

7.5
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.9

Thrifty

7.4
Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Columbus?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,227/day when booking a car hire in Columbus. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 3,227/day from Hertz, booked on Feb. 21.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Columbus. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 22,591 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Columbus however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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