Introduction
When to visit
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 994, Columbus is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbus has to offer.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Columbus

Plane

Although Columbus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 23 miles from Columbus. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 162 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Columbus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 23 miles from Columbus. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 162 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Columbus

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Columbus

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus

Most booked hotels in Columbus

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Columbus Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (6.8, 376 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.