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 September
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in September
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 41m.

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

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 41m.

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

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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 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 & Suites Phenix City - Columbus Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 354 reviews)
$136+
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Hotel Indigo Columbus At Riverfront Place By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 515 reviews)
$185+
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Phenix City/Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 303 reviews)
$137+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 309 reviews)
$134+
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Rodeway Inn Phenix City - Columbus
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 98 reviews)
$81+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 250 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Renting a car in Columbus costs $52 per day, on average, or $210 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Columbus costs $52 per day, on average, or $210 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Columbus

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$30/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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