Columbia travel guide
Columbia Tourism | Columbia Guide
You're Going to Love Columbia
With a population of 99,615, Columbia is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbia has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Columbia
Where to Eat in Columbia
If you’re looking for affordable options, Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia (8900 Stanford Boulevard) and The Food Market - Columbia (10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy) are great picks.
When to visit Columbia
How to Get to Columbia
Plane
When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbia departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 41m.
Car
Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Columbia
Where to stay in Columbia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive and Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - Columbia Corporate Park.
Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia
Most booked hotels in Columbia
Renting a car in Columbia
Renting a car in Columbia costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbia, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.