Introduction
What to do
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 3 655, Columbus is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Columbus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in July
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in July
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in August, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °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 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, March 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

Although Columbus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 120 km from Columbus. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Denver and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 113 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Columbus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 120 km from Columbus. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from Denver and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 113 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Columbus

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
AUSAustin Bergstrom
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (8,150 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,125 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,011 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,014 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,633 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,361 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,483 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,574 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Columbus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus

Most booked hotels in Columbus

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus TX
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 323 reviews)
$88+
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Americas Best Value Inn Columbus, Tx
2 stars
Excellent (8, 232 reviews)
$71+
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Baymont by Wyndham Columbus
2 stars
Good (7.9, 350 reviews)
$62+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.8, 127 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Columbus

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

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