Downtown, Columbus car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 August 2026.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | ₹ 5,623 |
Cheapest price per day | ₹ 5,623 |
Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?
For the best savings on car hire in Downtown, make your reservation 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 5,799/day – about 8,184% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Downtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 65 reviews). Payless (rated 6.0/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown is January, when you can expect to pay ₹ 5,324/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is June (₹ 8,651/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
₹ 5,324
February
₹ 5,609
March
₹ 6,275
April
₹ 6,084
May
₹ 7,510
June
₹ 8,651
July
₹ 7,796
August
₹ 6,940
September
₹ 6,465
October
₹ 6,560
November
₹ 6,465
December
₹ 6,179
Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 2.
Top rental agencies in Downtown, Columbus
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
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Reviews
Locations
Budget
65 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.4
Recent reviews
8.0
|Jul 2024I had reserved a Tahoe or similar and was first given a Ford Explorer which would not be large enough cargo space. Then I was offered a mini van, same, not enough cargo space. Finally was given an Expedition, which was perfect. Once home I noticed that the heat shield was hanging loose so back I went to the airport. The mechanical staff fixed it without incident. The rest of the trip was great.
2.0
|Dec 2023$100 a day is terrible, when I could of gotten 2 days for $5 more from them...crazy! When I picked up my rental, the car was just driving up and the lady got out of the vehicle not really saying anything. I had to ask if the keys were in it. There was no walk around with anyone, which is concerning because there is a lot of damage to the exterior of the vehicle. I took 10 pictures of damaged areas, then noticed the following more that I couldn't see in the dim area plus the car being wet. The car had at least one low tire and needed service, according to the dash. How is that missed when it was just dropped off for me? Does that even matter? I would think that a rental should not be due for a service as soon as you get it, plus not have a low tire. I used Budget as a last resort at the Columbus airport. It was cheapest, not sure how, and had availability.
2.0
|Dec 2023I got there and couldn't get the car . The supervisor would except my purchasers ID card. I tried it myself and he refused to accept me.
2.0
|Jul 2023First told there were no cars available even with reservation then after 2 hour wait The car has a rear tire pressure low and noticed a nail Also charged for the collision policy with out my confirmation I have visa signature card which gives me collision policy also my insurance has coverage for collision basically charged me with out my approval Very poor experience
8.0
|Jul 2023The interior had been cleaned but the fabric on the seats had a lot of stains. The car drove good. Both the front and rear bumper covers had obviously been re-attached at some point because you could see the seams. The rear driver's side bumper cover would become loose and flap in the wind when you got up to highway speeds. The brakes started grinding at the end of the trip.
10.0
|Jun 2023Great experience, friendly staff.
1 out of 22
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Payless
32 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.9
Recent reviews
4.0
|Aug 2025Someone vomited in the car prior to picking it up. It reeked of vomit the entire time I had the car. The overwhelming air freshener used when I picked up the car covered the smell for the first few hours but when I got back in the car after a few hours, it was overwhelming.
6.0
|Aug 2022The first car I was assigned was not in the spot. Waited in line again at the counter in the parking lot, and was told to go back downstairs. Had to wait in line yet again to get reassigned. Overall, the process took over an hour, with the initial line only having 4 people in front of me, then 2 at the parking lot kiosk, and then waiting for almost 35 minutes to go through the like downstairs again. Very poor communication from the workers, and none seemed to want to deal with people, and not a single apology for the mistake, just a glare and a piece of paper shoved back at me.
2.0
|Jan 2022It was a SCAM I WILL TELL EVERYONE NOT TO EVER USE THIS COMPANY
10.0
|Dec 2021Excellent reception and service.
1 out of 11
Payless Locations in Downtown
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Locations
National
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Nov 2021Great car, efficient rental experience. It was a little pricier than I would have liked but compared to other companies it was about the same so I guess it was the going rate for a minivan.
1 out of 2
National Locations in Downtown
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Locations
Dollar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.7
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
9.2
Dollar Locations in Downtown
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
16 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.1
Overview
Locations
Alamo
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
8.5
Alamo Locations in Downtown
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Thrifty
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.5
Recent reviews
8.0
|Jul 2022Great service, nice location. The car had Steering drift to the left, and I could never get the cruise control to work. Bluetooth to the phone was inconsistent; sometimes it worked, other times it didn’t. Not major issues but the steering issue could have been a safety issue.
1 out of 1
Thrifty Locations in Downtown
Overview
Locations
Hertz
14 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.3
Downtown Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 August 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Downtown.
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