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Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus

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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 ₹ 4,528, which is about 7,415% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 6.3/10 with 104 reviews). Avis (rated 6.9/10 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 ₹ 4,357/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is July (₹ 6,408/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

₹ 4,357

February

₹ 4,357

March

₹ 4,357

April

₹ 4,528

May

₹ 4,955

June

₹ 5,724

July

₹ 6,408

August

₹ 5,724

September

₹ 5,553

October

₹ 5,382

November

₹ 5,212

December

₹ 5,212

What car do most people rent in Columbus?

Compact cars (Kia Soul, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and SUV (Ford Edge) 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 11 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 3 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Columbus, such as Budget, Avis and Payless. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

6.3
Okay
104 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
34 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Payless

5.8
Fair
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

8.7
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
22 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Alamo

7.6
Good
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.5
Good
24 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.9
Okay
15 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Columbus. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 64,338 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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