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Car hire in Columbus, United States

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Columbus car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

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The most popular car rental companies in Columbus

Choose from the best car hire companies in Columbus

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Avis
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Alamo
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Hertz
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National
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Avis
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Alamo
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Hertz
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National
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Hiring a car in Columbus: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR 1,479
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Columbus will set you back around R 1,479 per day or R 10,735 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Columbus is a compact SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus is currently May.
On average, around R 10,735. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Columbus is R 5,946.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Columbus for a whole month is R 25,361. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Columbus, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Columbus that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Columbus.
Most places – Columbus included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 923 per day. The average price per day is around R 1,443.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Hertz, Payless and Alamo offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Columbus.

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