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 222/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 271% 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 103 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 214 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 285. 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 214
February
RM 214
March
RM 214
April
RM 222
May
RM 243
June
RM 276
July
RM 285
August
RM 281
September
RM 268
October
RM 264
November
RM 255
December
RM 255
What car do most people hire in Columbus?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Columbus are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 18 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 18 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 4,606 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.