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Cheap Car Hire in Columbia, Missouri

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Cheapflights insights for Columbia car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Columbia?

Book your car hire in Columbia 73 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $61/day on average when booked 73 days ahead, which saves you 8% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Columbia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbia is Alamo (rated 8.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 7.5/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.6
National
National
6.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Columbia?

At Columbia, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $76. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $120 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Columbia, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $76. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $120 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$76

February

$81

March

$84

April

$91

May

$107

June

$120

July

$120

August

$101

September

$105

October

$97

November

$107

December

$101

What car do most people hire in Columbia?

Passenger van cars (Ford Transit, for example) are the most popular in Columbia. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbia?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Resla have 3 locations in Columbia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Columbia, MO

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbia, MO known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Columbia, MO. Reviews were last updated on 31 October 2025.

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.5
Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.6
Okay
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

National

6.4
Okay
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Hertz

5.7
Fair
8 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Easirent

1 location
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Resla

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbia, MO, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 October 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbia for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Columbia. They can have you in a hire car for about $555 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Columbia?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Columbia check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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