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Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus from HK$283

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Columbus with a pick-up date of 11-7 and drop-off date of 18-7. 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.
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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 5 July 2025.

There are currently 53 hire locations operating in Columbus spread across 12 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Columbus is small car at HK$283 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

HK$537+

Compact

Compact

HK$283+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$283+

Standard

Standard

HK$548+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$558+

Premium

Premium

HK$480+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$561+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$477+

Best car rental deals found in Columbus

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 HK$533. Data was last updated on 5 July 2025.
Peruse the best Columbus car rental deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Volkswagen GolfHK$283/day
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Volkswagen Golf
BMW 5 SeriesHK$480/day
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Honda AccordHK$558/day
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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 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 590% 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$589. 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$400

April

HK$416

May

HK$455

June

HK$526

July

HK$589

August

HK$526

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 (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota Camry 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 5 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

8.2
Very Good
22 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

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

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.9
Okay
15 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 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.

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 5 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Columbus. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (HK$54+).

Electric

Electric

HK$54+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$65+

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