Introduction
Where to eat
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 189,885, Columbus is a must-see destination in Georgia, 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 Columbus has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Columbus

If you’re looking for affordable options, Meritage Cafe (1039 1st Avenue) and River & Rail (1232 Broadway) are great picks.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °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 March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Columbus

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Atlanta and takes around 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 96 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 4 miles from downtown Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Atlanta and takes around 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 96 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 4 miles from downtown Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Columbus

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Columbus

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus and Candlewood Suites Columbus-Northeast By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus

Most booked hotels in Columbus

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Hotel Indigo Columbus At Riverfront Place By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 512 reviews)
$169+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 352 reviews)
$136+
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 300 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phenix City - Ft. Benning By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 377 reviews)
$125+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 302 reviews)
$138+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 249 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

Intermediate
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