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 4 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, The King Claw- Columbus (1591 Bradley Park Dr Suite F5) and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - Columbus (6581 Whittlesey Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbus. The train journey from Columbus to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $86 for a 8h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 154 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbus, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Columbus takes 241 km and will cost you around $45. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 6 km from downtown Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbus. The train journey from Columbus to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $86 for a 8h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 154 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbus, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Columbus takes 241 km and will cost you around $45. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 6 km from downtown Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Columbus

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Columbus

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,907 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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Stayapt Suites Columbus-Fort Benning
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 134 reviews)
$119+
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 310 reviews)
$133+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus At Northlake By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 344 reviews)
$115+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 370 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phenix City - Ft. Benning By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 390 reviews)
$123+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 322 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

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$28/day

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