Columbus car rentals from $42/day

On average a rental car in Columbus costs $82 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Columbus found in the last 2 weeks is $61.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($42/day), Avis ($54/day) and Budget ($56/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 2207 Highway 45 N 39705-1742 (2 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Columbus is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Edge or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Columbus.

Car rental companies onsite at Golden Triangle Reg. airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Avis and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Golden Triangle Reg. airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Columbus costs $100 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Columbus costs $121 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Columbus costs $96 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Columbus costs $573 per week ($82 per day).

On average a rental car in Columbus costs $2,456 per month ($82 per day).

Most car rental providers in Columbus offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Columbus, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Columbus.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Columbus so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The majority of Columbus renters favor getting an Economy vehicle, which can accommodate two adults and two bags. The kind of car you should rent, nevertheless, depends on the number of passengers and the amount of your luggage. Intermediate SUVs and Full-Size cars are the best options if you'll be traveling with family or coworkers. 5 adults can fit in a Full-Size SUV or an Intermediate SUV. The Intermediate SUV, on the other hand, will be a better choice if you have more luggage because it can carry more than the Full-Size.

Generally, the speed limit on any road Columbus is 30 mph, unless otherwise posted. However, this can get higher or lower from one road or zone to the other. For instance, on major highways such as Interstate Highways, the speed limit is 70 mph. On the other hand, the speed limit gets lower as you move to the central business district and school zones, where you cannot exceed 20 mph. Knowledge of these speed limits is essential when planning to book car rentals in Columbus because you will avoid getting into trouble with traffic officers due to over-speeding.

You will reliably find a space to leave your rental car behind at Columbus Commons Main Garage, a well-liked parking garage. Depending on the type of car, parking at this garage can cost from $1 to $5 per hour. Additionally, you can park your automobile on Columbus' streets for roughly $1 per hour. The metered parking spaces along these streets, however, are typically scarce and only accessible by early risers. You can leave your car unattended on any street in Columbus on Sundays and public holidays.