Columbus

Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus from RM 400

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Columbus with a pick-up date of 3/7 and drop-off date of 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Columbus, OH, United States
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Columbus, OH, United States
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Columbus?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Columbus and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

January

RM 238

February

RM 257

March

RM 286

April

RM 296

May

RM 291

June

RM 329

July

RM 329

August

RM 324

September

RM 296

October

RM 296

November

RM 291

December

RM 286

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Columbus

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Columbus and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

There are 12 hire agencies servicing Columbus. These agencies, altogether, have 44 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Columbus with prices from RM 400 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Columbus:

Economy

Economy

RM 400+

Compact

Compact

RM 400+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 411+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 416+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 509+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 503+

Premium

Premium

RM 482+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 416+

Compare available car types for rental in Columbus

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Columbus to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

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 26 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Columbus, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Columbus, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
197 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
110 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Hertz

7.4
Good
126 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.0
Good
132 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
181 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Avis

7.1
Good
54 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Thrifty

7.0
Good
74 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Payless

6.0
Okay
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

Best Columbus car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Columbus. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Columbus with an average daily rate of RM 420. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Columbus. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Perodua MyviRM 400/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Proton SagaRM 400/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Proton SagaRM 400/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Columbus?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5 rating), Alamo (8.1 rating) and National (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Columbus.

  • What are petrol prices like in Columbus?

    The average price of petrol in Columbus is RM 4.93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 221 and RM 320 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Columbus for about RM 1,336 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbus for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 30% to make it a great deal in Columbus. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Columbus for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Columbus, you can expect the average price to be around RM 0. Usually a Compact hire in Columbus is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for May, it will cost approximately RM 0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Columbus?

    Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Columbus according to Cheapflights users.

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Luxury car rentals in Columbus

Find luxury car rental deals in Columbus from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Columbus cost an average of RM 740 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car rentals in Columbus. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 416/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 438/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 733/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Columbus

Find people carrier rental deals in Columbus from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Columbus cost an average of RM 432 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the best options for renting a car in Columbus we've found at this time. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Toyota InnovaRM 422/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Proton ExoraRM 443/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora

Car rentals by fuel type in Columbus

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Columbus. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Columbus. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 94+).

Electric

Electric

RM 94+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 126+

Airport car hires in Columbus
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