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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Columbus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Columbus

With a population of 22,111, Columbus is a must-see destination in Nebraska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Columbus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in October
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in October
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Columbus

Plane

Although Columbus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lincoln (LNK), which is located 51 miles from Columbus. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Chicago and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbus.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 75 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Plane

Although Columbus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lincoln (LNK), which is located 51 miles from Columbus. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Chicago and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbus.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 75 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Airports near Columbus

OMAOmaha Eppley Airfield
SUXSioux City Sioux Gateway
LNKLincoln

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Columbus Inn and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus

Most booked hotels in Columbus

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus NE
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 151 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 120 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton Inn Columbus NE
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 100 reviews)
$147+
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Sleep Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 173 reviews)
$100+
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Columbus Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 389 reviews)
$87+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 174 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $86 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Lincoln.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Columbus (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.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $86 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Lincoln.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Columbus (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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