Columbus car rentals in 2025
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 15 September 2025.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ₹ 82 |
Average price per day | ₹ 4,784 |
Cheapest price per day | ₹ 4,784 |
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 ₹ 4,678, which is about 7,762% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbus?
Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Columbus with deals as low as ₹ 3,422/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 3,951/day.
What is the best car rental company in Columbus?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Columbus is Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 103 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbus is January, when you can expect to pay ₹ 4,502/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is July (₹ 6,003/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
₹ 4,502
February
₹ 4,502
March
₹ 4,502
April
₹ 4,678
May
₹ 5,120
June
₹ 5,826
July
₹ 6,003
August
₹ 5,914
September
₹ 5,649
October
₹ 5,561
November
₹ 5,385
December
₹ 5,385
What car do most people rent in Columbus?
Compact cars (Kia Soul, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. Open-air all-terrain (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) 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.
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 15 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Columbus?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,784/day when booking a car hire in Columbus. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,784/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the top picks in Columbus. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 29,938 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.