Introduction
When to visit
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 10,400, Columbia is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbia has to offer.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Columbia

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Lancaster (LNS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbia departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbia.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 141 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Lancaster (LNS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbia departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbia.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 141 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Columbia

PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

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 (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 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)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia

Most booked hotels in Columbia

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Hotel Rock Lititz
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 619 reviews)
$199+
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The Wilbur Lititz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 177 reviews)
$227+
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Airy View Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.9, 34 reviews)
$144+
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Hermansaders Victorian Mansion B & B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 13 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lancaster-Lititz, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 626 reviews)
$123+
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Sleep Inn & Suites of Lancaster County
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 577 reviews)
$85+
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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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbia, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbia, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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