Columbus

Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus from C$ 46

Columbus, OH, United States
3 Oct — 10 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Columbus, OH, United States
Tue 3/10
Noon
Tue 10/10
Noon

Columbus car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.49

Average price per day

C$ 72

Cheapest price per day

C$ 53

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

January

C$ 76

February

C$ 78

March

C$ 78

April

C$ 76

May

C$ 79

June

C$ 91

July

C$ 91

August

C$ 91

September

C$ 84

October

C$ 90

November

C$ 86

December

C$ 83

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

There are 12 rental agencies servicing Columbus. These agencies, altogether, have 44 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? Medium is the cheapest car type to rent in Columbus with prices from C$ 46 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can rent in Columbus:

Compare available car types for rental in Columbus

Small Cars

C$ 59 - C$ 109

All Car Types

C$ 61 - C$ 124

To rent a Small car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 81/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Columbus, the United States (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 109/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Columbus, renting a Small car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 84/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Columbus, the United States (~C$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 129/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Columbus, renting a Medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 107/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Columbus, the United States (~C$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 145/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Columbus, renting a Large car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 76/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Columbus, the United States (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 139/day). In fact, April is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Columbus, renting a SUV car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Columbus, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 96/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Columbus, the United States (~C$ 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 219/day). In fact, August is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Columbus. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Columbus, renting a Van car is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Columbus Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet SparkC$ 75/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Kia RioC$ 77/day
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Kia Rio
Toyota YarisC$ 80/day
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Top rental agencies in Columbus

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Columbus area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very good
196 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Alamo

8.5
Very good
107 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.3
Good
126 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.2
Good
133 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
172 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Thrifty

7.3
Good
74 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
50 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Payless

5.9
Fair
31 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.6

Best Columbus car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Columbus recently found.
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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Columbus?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 97/day when booking a rental car in Columbus. The best deal a user found was for C$ 72/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 24.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Columbus?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Columbus from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo (C$ 46/day), National (C$ 77/day), and Hertz (C$ 80/day).

Which car rental 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 (8.5 rating) and Hertz (7.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Columbus.

What are gas prices like in Columbus?

The average gas price in Columbus is C$ 1.49/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 67 and C$ 96 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Columbus for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

From Enterprise Rent-A-Car you can rent a car in Columbus from about C$ 633 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent 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 29% to make it a great deal in Columbus. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Columbus for a month is certainly possible.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Columbus for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Columbus can be found for about C$ 2,713, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 90 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 42% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Columbus.

How much is a car rental in Columbus for a weekend?

The average price for a weekend car rental in Columbus is C$ 0. Renting a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Columbus. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Columbus for as low as C$ 59/day.

Luxury car rentals in Columbus

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Columbus from the best rental car providers in the country.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within Columbus. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.

Van rentals in Columbus

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Columbus van rentals.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the Columbus area. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.

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