Columbus

Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus from ₹ 4,960

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Columbus with a pick-up date of 22/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Columbus, OH, United States
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Columbus, OH, United States
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Noon
Tue 7/5
Noon

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Columbus and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

January

₹ 4,165

February

₹ 4,498

March

₹ 4,998

April

₹ 5,165

May

₹ 5,082

June

₹ 5,748

July

₹ 5,748

August

₹ 5,665

September

₹ 5,165

October

₹ 5,165

November

₹ 5,082

December

₹ 4,998

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Columbus

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Columbus and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

There are 12 hire agencies servicing Columbus. These agencies, altogether, have 44 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Columbus with prices from ₹ 4,960 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Columbus:

Economy

Economy

₹ 4,960+

Compact

Compact

₹ 4,961+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 4,961+

Standard

Standard

₹ 5,140+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 5,320+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 6,808+

Luxury

Luxury

₹ 6,431+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 7,731+

Compare available car types for rental in Columbus

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Columbus to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Small cars

₹ 3,320 - ₹ 10,841

All Car Types

₹ 3,160 - ₹ 10,308

To hire a small car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,334/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Columbus, the United States (~₹ 3,320/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~₹ 10,841/day). In fact, December is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Columbus, hiring a small car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 3,899/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Columbus, the United States (~₹ 2,431/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 9,753/day). In fact, August is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Columbus, hiring a medium car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,604/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Columbus, the United States (~₹ 5,109/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~₹ 17,354/day). In fact, May is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Columbus, hiring a large car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,220/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Columbus, the United States (~₹ 2,431/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 14,390/day). In fact, August is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Columbus, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Ford Ka₹ 4,960/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i20₹ 4,961/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

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 23 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Columbus, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
197 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
110 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.4
Good
126 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.0
Good
132 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
181 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Avis

7.1
Good
54 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Thrifty

7.0
Good
74 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Payless

6.0
Okay
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

Best Columbus car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Columbus. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Columbus with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,291. Data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Columbus. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Ford Ka₹ 4,960/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Etios₹ 4,961/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Etios
Hyundai i20₹ 4,961/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Columbus?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Columbus from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (₹ 4,960/day), Budget (₹ 5,894/day), and Thrifty (₹ 6,255/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Columbus?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5 rating), Alamo (8.2 rating) and National (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Columbus.

  • What are petrol prices like in Columbus?

    The average price of petrol in Columbus is ₹ 86/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,862 and ₹ 5,578 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 ₹ 32,361 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbus for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 30% on your car hire. For a below average price in Columbus, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Columbus?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Columbus is Standard (Ford Edge) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Luxury car rentals in Columbus

Find luxury car rental deals in Columbus from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Columbus cost an average of ₹ 8,704 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the Columbus area. Check back soon for more options if you're not finding the right car rental for you and your fellow passengers.
Honda City₹ 6,427/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 6,566/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 10,531/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Car rentals by fuel type in Columbus

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Columbus. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus. Deals were last updated on 23 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Columbus. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 85+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 85+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 102+

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