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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 Atlanta and takes around 45m.

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 Ace, 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Atlanta and takes around 45m.

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 Ace, 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 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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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 306 reviews)
$119+
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Hotel Indigo Columbus At Riverfront Place By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 518 reviews)
$146+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 364 reviews)
$125+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phenix City - Ft. Benning By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 383 reviews)
$99+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 318 reviews)
$119+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 259 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $54 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $54 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

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