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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 rental car in Columbus 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$416/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 596% 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 6.3/10 with 104 reviews). Avis (rated 6.9/10 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 HK$400 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$557. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$400

February

HK$400

March

HK$408

April

HK$416

May

HK$455

June

HK$510

July

HK$557

August

HK$518

September

HK$510

October

HK$495

November

HK$479

December

HK$479

What car do most people rent in Columbus?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Columbus. SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 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 15 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Columbus, including Budget, Avis and Payless in Columbus. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Columbus, including Budget, Avis and Payless.

Budget

6.3
Okay
104 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
34 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Payless

5.8
Fair
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

8.7
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
21 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.6
Good
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.5
Good
24 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

7.0
Good
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Columbus it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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