With a population of 189.885, Columbus is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Columbus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Meritage Cafe (1039 1st Avenue) and River & Rail (1232 Broadway) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Greenville and takes around 3h 12m.
Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 154 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 6 km from downtown Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Columbus/South-Fort Benning and Motel 6 Columbus.
Renting a car in Columbus costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Columbus Metropolitan Area.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbus, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.