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 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, WestJet and Aeromexico. 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 154 km 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 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, WestJet and Aeromexico. 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 154 km 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 (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,566 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,190 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,058 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,538 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,136 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,522 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 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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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (9, 313 reviews)
$131+
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Hotel Indigo Columbus At Riverfront Place By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 563 reviews)
$155+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phenix City - Ft. Benning By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 399 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 385 reviews)
$128+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 958 reviews)
$86+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
3 stars
Good (7.7, 608 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $65 per day, on average, or $326 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $65 per day, on average, or $326 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$33/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

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