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How to get there
Where to stay
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West Columbia travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Columbia

With a population of 14,988, West Columbia is a must-see destination in South Carolina, 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 West Columbia has to offer.

When to visit West Columbia

West Columbia in May
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Columbia in May
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Columbia in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in West Columbia, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to West Columbia

Plane

When flying to West Columbia, you’ll arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Columbia include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to West Columbia departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to West Columbia. The train journey from West Columbia to Cary takes 4h 09m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $180 for a 10h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to West Columbia is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 307 km from West Columbia. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to West Columbia, you’ll arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Columbia include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to West Columbia departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to West Columbia. The train journey from West Columbia to Cary takes 4h 09m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $180 for a 10h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to West Columbia is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 307 km from West Columbia. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near West Columbia

GSPGreenville
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving West Columbia

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 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 (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,469 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Columbia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Columbia Airport and Clarion Inn Columbia Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Columbia

Most booked hotels in West Columbia

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Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 607 reviews)
$87+
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Graduate by Hilton Columbia, S.C.
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 960 reviews)
$100+
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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 645 reviews)
$108+
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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 668 reviews)
$79+
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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 351 reviews)
$72+
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Hampton Inn Columbia-I-26 Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 451 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in West Columbia

Renting a car in West Columbia costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in West Columbia.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in West Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in West Columbia is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Columbia costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in West Columbia.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in West Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in West Columbia is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Columbia

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

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