Columbia car rentals from $55/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Columbia with a pick-up date of 5/7 and drop-off date of 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Economy$55/day
Compact$55/day
Intermediate$55/day
Standard$81/day
Full-size$58/day
Minivan$86/day
Full-size SUV$111/day
Premium$76/day
Pickup truck$57/day
Premium SUV$123/day
Compact SUV$55/day
Intermediate SUV$57/day
Standard SUV$61/day
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Columbia

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Columbia for $34 or less
  • Intermediate rental cars in Columbia are around 64% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Columbia

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Columbia?

    On average a rental car in Columbia costs $34 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 $34.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Columbia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($55/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 156 Southwoods Ctr 62236-2458 (1 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Columbia?

    The average gas price in Columbia is $3.93 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $63, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Columbia?

    Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Columbia.

  • Which car rental companies are at Lambert-St Louis airport (STL)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Lambert-St Louis airport include Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Dollar and National.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Lambert-St Louis airport (STL)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lambert-St Louis airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Columbia?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Columbia?

    An Intermediate car rental in Columbia costs $31 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Columbia?

    A Compact car rental in Columbia costs $39 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Columbia?

    A Luxury car rental in Columbia costs $40 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Columbia?

    On average a rental car in Columbia costs $240 per week ($34 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Columbia?

    On average a rental car in Columbia costs $1,027 per month ($34 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Columbia?

    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.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Columbia?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 1 car rental agencies in Columbia.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental 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!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Columbia?

    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.

Columbia car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

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Best rated

One location in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

5706 S Lindbergh Blvd

+1 314 843 6570

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
The rental, although was advertised as St Louis airport, was actually a 30 minute ride away. The shuttle service didn't go there. We arrived to the airport location at 4:45 where we found all this out. Our location closed at 5 pm so we couldn't get there before closing. So we canceled our original which was $41/day and asked for their lowest priced which turned out to be $72/day. They said it was because we were walk-ins. We were not walk-ins as we'd booked 3 days ago. We left and got a Dollar car for $48.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
The turn in experience was horrible. The store closed a few minutes early and then when we called hertz they said we couldn’t control when the store closes and when I asked if I could drop off at a different location they told me it would be $500 and if I turned it into the store it would be $300…because they closed early !?!?!? If this is not resolved I will never rent from hertz again. Probably the worst possible customer service from any car company ever.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2022

KAYAK
The last 3 times I have tried to book with Kayak, the program has either changed the date or location of my booking. I will never use Kayak again.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

E wry thing was tops. From check in to return. Chris was awesome. He explained everything. He Showed me the features of the can. He Gave me his hours in case I needed anything. Just really extended the customer service. I’d rent here again. BRAVO!!

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Price

Cons:

staff, cleanliness of car

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The pick up and drop off was very difficult

1 out of 34

Budget

No score available yet

2 locations in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

11157 Lindbergh Business Court

+1 314 845 1963

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

4039 Jeffco Boulevard

+1 636 467 5693

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
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Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

pick-up staff very friendly

Cons:

drop-off was confusing. There were no signs telling me what to do and no employees around.

9.6 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Have me an upgrade due to the high volume of business they have been experiencing. That was awesome, but they also we're turning vehicles around so quickly and focusing on sanitizing them that they did not have time to wash the exterior. Did not matter to me, it was just the only silly little thing I can say that wasn't flawless.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Letting us know you havr to have a credit check b 4 you go and pick up a rental.. To find out you are denied

10.0 Wonderful

May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and the car they set me up in was very comfortable and clean.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was extremely friendly and I had a great experience! I've never rented from Budget before but from my first interaction with the staff, I knew that I made the right decision.

9.2 Wonderful

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Patrick was very friendly.

Cons:

I think I could have saved a little more if I had used the 30% rentalcars.com offer that was in my email; but, I ran out of time to change my reservation. On 2/4, I paid $136 for a one day rental, St. Louis, MO to Hickory, NC. On 2/10, I paid $36 for a 2-hour rental, Lynchburg, VA to Richmond, VA.

1 out of 14

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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4 locations in Columbia

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156 Southwoods Ctr

+1 618 281 8303

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3633 Lemay Ferry Rd

+1 314 894 4400

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3932 Jeffco Blvd

+1 636 461 1469

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

5718 South Lindbergh

+1 314 842 6220

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

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8.0 Very good

May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very busy

10.0 Wonderful

May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing! I was pleased.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and went above and beyond taking care of my rental for me. When we were doing the walk around to make sure everything looked good, we noticed there was some bird poo on the side of the vehicle and they said they wanted to give it a quick wash for me before sending me out in it, which I though was very nice of them to do that, even though they didn't have to. I have rented from different Enterprises around the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, and this one has been by far the best.

2.0 Poor

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very rude. Car reserved not available at pickup

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Got me in and out quick, was cheaper than I booked for, big plus! The car was a bit woren out on the inside but got me where I was going.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The enterprise that kayak selected to use was not the same location that the airport takes you to with their shuttle. Therefore I had to rent a completely different car from the airport enterprise or try to figure out some way to get 40 minutes away where the reservation was. Kayak should know that the airport shuttle does not go to the location that was selected and that it would be extremely difficult to get there without knowing a lot about that area. I didn't get to use my kayak reservation and because of kayak I had to rent 2 cars essentially and only used one. Please don't waste my money and refund my reservation.

1 out of 6

Avis

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2 locations in Columbia

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11157 Lindbergh Business Court

+1 314 845 1829

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

4039 Jeffco Boulevard

+1 636 464 8757

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Great customer service

8.0 Very good

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I made a reservation without realizing I it was for a location other than the international airport location where I was arriving. It took a long time to get to the desk upon arrival. Once I got to the desk, I found out my mistake. To complicate matters, it was on Thursday before the Easter weekend. The other location was 30 minutes or so away. The rental agent gave me the price for a new reservation at the airport--but it was almost double the price of my reservation. After several minutes and a final request to see if the rental agent could do ANYTHING to help me, he found a rate that was $20 higher than my original reservation. I really appreciated that!!! Sometimes slower is okay. Thank you!

Cons:

If I could have gotten through the process faster, I could have spent more time seeing St. Louis...but as mentioned...I made the reservation mistake and Avis/Budget helped me out.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

KAYAK
I was never able to get my car. I’m hoping I don’t get charged for a car I never picked up. Even though the pick up was supposed to be at the airport, my car was not there. I had to make a whole different reservation.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

KAYAK
We were told they weren’t going to have our van. If we hadn’t stopped by the location a couple weeks before, we wouldn’t have found out until the day we were supposed to leave on our trip.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2023

KAYAK
1. Vehicle showed Oil Maintenance Required but I was told it was safe to drive. Not true as I had to exchange the vehicle in the middle of my trip. 2. Had a query about a Toll charge, was told it was a vehicle I had not rented. Then was told that a charge would need to be processed to update the list of vehicles I had driven. 3. Replacement vehicle had Expired Registration

2.0 Poor

Mar 2023

KAYAK
You need to be clearer in you app whether the rental location is at the airport or not. When I rented the car I had know way of quickly knowing that that place I reserved the car was not the airport rental but a second location 40 minutes away.

1 out of 6

246 travelers who rented a car in Columbia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 0.0

Car rental locations in or near Columbia

Good to know

Most popular agency

Turo

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$34/day

Good deal

$34/day

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