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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Columbia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Columbia

With a population of 2,297, Columbia is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Columbia to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbia in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °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 January, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Columbia, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Columbia

Plane

Although Columbia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 79 miles from Columbia. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Columbia departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 111 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Columbia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 79 miles from Columbia. Fresno Yosemite Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Columbia departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 111 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Columbia

FATFresno Airterminal
SJCSan Jose
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Columbia

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia

Most booked hotels in Columbia

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Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 890 reviews)
$143+
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Heritage Inn - Yosemite/Sonora
2 stars
Good (7.9, 3153 reviews)
$93+
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Country Inn Sonora
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1360 reviews)
$90+
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Hotel Lumberjack
3 stars
Good (7.8, 421 reviews)
$128+
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Sonora Aladdin Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1255 reviews)
$84+
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Fallon Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Columbia

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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