Columbia car rentals

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 $68 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 $51.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($31/day), Budget ($33/day) and Avis ($34/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 $3.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $61, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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 Special car rental in Columbia costs $65 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Columbia costs $77 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Columbia costs $66 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 $474 per week ($68 per day).

On average a rental car in Columbia costs $2,033 per month ($68 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.

Some car rental companies in Columbia which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Budget and Avis

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.