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 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 43m.

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.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 43m.

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.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,953 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,917 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,656 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,565 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,971 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 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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Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbus South Fort Benning
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 599 reviews)
$138+
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Stayapt Suites Columbus-Fort Benning
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 166 reviews)
$116+
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 311 reviews)
$155+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 378 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phenix City - Ft. Benning By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 393 reviews)
$115+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 332 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $62 per day, on average, or $246 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbus, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $62 per day, on average, or $246 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Columbus, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

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$37/day

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