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Most people choose a compact or standard car rental in Columbia, which makes it easy to get around and park, and saves on gas. Of course, if you know you will be spending a lot of time in the car you might want to choose a premium SUV for your comfort.
Speed limits in Missouri depend considerably on what type of road you’re driving on. On freeways, the speed limit is 70mph and 65mph on expressways. On nearly all other roadways the speed limit is 60mph. The speed limit on residential streets in Columbia is 25mph unless posted otherwise. Always check the street signs to confirm the appropriate speed limit.
Street parking in Columbia is metered from 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, evenings, and holidays the metered street parking is free and the rest of the time it costs $0.60 an hour unless you’re in the zone of the University of Missouri campus, then it costs $1 an hour. Parking can be paid for at the meter or by downloading the Parkmobile app. Otherwise, you can select one of the parking garages for longer-term parking, which are also free on the weekends. They are located at 8th and Walnut, 8th and Cherry, 6th and Cherry, 10th and Cherry, 5th and Walnut, and Short Street.
On average a rental car in Columbia costs $69 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 Columbia found in the last 2 weeks is $49.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($40/day), Avis ($40/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($47/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1905 Rangeline Street 65202 (1 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Columbia is $3.48 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.
Premium (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Columbia.
Car rental companies onsite at Columbia Regional airport include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and National.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Columbia Regional airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Premium car rental in Columbia costs $103 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Columbia costs $65 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Columbia costs $46 per day, on average.
In Columbia, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 1905 Rangeline Street (1 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Columbia costs $485 per week ($69 per day).
On average a rental car in Columbia costs $2,079 per month ($69 per day).
Most car rental providers in Columbia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Columbia, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Columbia.
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 Columbia so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Renting and driving a car on Colombian roads is safe. However, you must be a vigilant and confident driver to efficiently and successfully maneuver the local roads with ease. For example, Webster is two-way traffic with parallel parking on both sides. This road also consists of the 85 and CT2 bus lines. Given that this road passes through a heavy industrial area with busy pedestrians, loaded trucks, bikes, and other motorists tailgating each other, you need to stay focused and watch motorists around you closely.
Columbia, Missouri is a city with well-networked roads. You’ll find major highways such as 128, 12A, and 63. They are well interconnected with other roads of all categories. However, like any other big city, some of these roads may experience traffic snarl-ups from time to time. To enjoy a well-maintained road with less traffic, you can take Highway MM which has one toll booth at the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge.
One location in Columbia
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11300 S Airport Dr
+1 833 898 2143
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9.6 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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Friendly staff. Easy pick up and drop off.10.0 Wonderful
Ellen, Oct 2019
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Everything went smoothly without a hitchCons:
Everthing was perfect10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Economy
2.0 Poor
Sam, Nov 2021
One location in Columbia
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305 East Ash Street
+1 573 442 6945
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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There was no real instruction on how to drop off. The CID airport is small. When I first dropped off, there was no one at the counter. The car smelled of smoke.8.8 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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Staff was very friendly and welcoming.Cons:
No window washer fluid in the car and despite it being a non-smoking car, there was a lingering smell of old tobacco.10.0 Wonderful
Matt, Jun 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2022
3 locations in Columbia
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112 N Providence Rd
+1 573 256 8000
11300 S Airport Dr
+1 833 898 2142
210 E Texas Ave
+1 573 442 0555
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10.0 Wonderful
chuckie, Sep 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Douglas, May 2021
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Staff was great to work with and pickup and dropoff were very easy and quick.Cons:
The van could have been vacuumed a bit better but overall was very good.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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Still haven’t been refunded4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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tried to charge more than what was quotedCons:
car inside was dirty6.0 Okay
D, Jan 2021
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Andy (the girl at the rental office) was really nice.Cons:
I prepaid for gas. I was dropping off in another state. He assured me there was enough gas in the car to get to my next destination. I told him the weather where I was going was very cold and snowy and would be going through some remote areas so I wanted to be sure. I ended up having to try to frantically try to find a gas station in an area that was pretty remote. I ended up having to travel several miles off the main road to get gas in a tiny town. It was very inconvenient and scary knowing I was almost out of gas. I had been looking for a gas station for over 80 miles and so I was almost on empty. Also the cushions were all stained. It looked like there had been multiple spills and no one had cleaned it up. It looked terrible.One location in Columbia
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11300 S Airport Dr
+1 833 898 2144
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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The staff was easy to work with and pleasant. We had the vehicle reserved and the process was easy and quick. Nice vehicle was clean and well cared for made the trip nice. The return was just as easy and quick. Returned the keys to the associate and he printed the receipt and I was on my way. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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staff seemed efficient, very pleasant and nice.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2022
3.9 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2021
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
2 locations in Columbia
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11300 South Airport Drive
+1 573 449 0077
1905 Rangeline Street
+1 573 445 7050
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Anonymous, Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2020
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yes10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2019
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Good location. Friendly workers.2.0 Poor
Sriharsha, Dec 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2022
One location in Columbia
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305 East Ash Street
+1 573 442 8533
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2022
2.0 Poor
Ernesto, Jun 2021
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It they have a car they didn’t have a car when I get there and didn’t call me to let me know I spent 30 dollars in Uber for nothing then I went to hertz they were better then youOne location in Columbia
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3 locations in Columbia
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11300 S Airport Dr
+1 480 439 4079
1431 Cinnamon Hill Lane Suite 104
+1 480 439 4079
5710 Bull Run Dr
+1 480 439 4079
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Most popular agency | Hertz |
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Most popular car type | Premium |
Average price | $69/day |
Good deal | $54/day |
Pick-up location | Columbia |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 15 |
Airport locations | 7 |
Popular agencies | Avis, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget |