Cheapflights insights for Columbus car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Columbus, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbus?
Book your car hire in Columbus 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 224/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 275% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Columbus?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Columbus is Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 102 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus?
Planning to hire a car in Columbus? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 215 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 287. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 215
February
RM 215
March
RM 220
April
RM 224
May
RM 245
June
RM 274
July
RM 287
August
RM 279
September
RM 270
October
RM 266
November
RM 258
December
RM 258
What car do most people hire in Columbus?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Columbus are the following: Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 10.
Top rental agencies in Columbus
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Columbus known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Columbus. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Avis?
Avis offers hire cars in Columbus for about RM 4,646 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Columbus however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.