Introduction
What to do
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 5 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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Tampa and takes around 5h 03m.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Tampa and takes around 5h 03m.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Columbus

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (8,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience. 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
4 stars
Excellent (9, 166 reviews)
$104+
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 311 reviews)
$146+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 377 reviews)
$132+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 935 reviews)
$92+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phenix City - Ft. Benning By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 392 reviews)
$126+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 332 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $60 per day, on average, or $301 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $60 per day, on average, or $301 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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