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Cheap Car Hire in Columbia, Missouri from $105

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 Columbia with a pick-up date of 28/8 and drop-off date of 31/8. 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 Columbia, MO

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Columbia, MO and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 August 2026.
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There are currently 13 hire locations operating in Columbia spread across 9 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Columbia is van at $105 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$158+

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Compact

Compact

$168+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$133+

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People mover

People mover

$105+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$149+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$155+

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Best car hire deals found in Columbia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Columbia, MO. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Columbia, MO with an average daily rate of $145. Data was last updated on 16 August 2026.
Hyundai H-1$105/day
Hyundai H-1
Found 08/14/26
Cupra Formentor$133/day
Cupra Formentor
Found 08/14/26
Toyota Yaris Cross$149/day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Found 08/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Columbia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Columbia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Columbia 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $78/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 15% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbia?

Looking to hire a car in Columbia? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $36.35/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $36.95/day.

What is the best car rental company in Columbia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbia is Avis (rated 8.4/10 with 2 reviews). Alamo (rated 7.5/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.4
Alamo
Alamo
7.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Budget
Budget
7.0

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, July is the priciest month, averaging $106 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, July is the priciest month, averaging $106 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

$85

March

$103

April

$99

May

$104

June

$104

July

$106

August

$89

September

$92

October

$93

November

$93

December

$87

What car do most people hire in Columbia?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango, for example) are the most popular in Columbia. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3) and Standard (Ford Edge) 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 16 August 2026.

Avis

8.4
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

7.5
Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

National

6.9
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Hertz

5.1
Fair
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

6.0

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

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 16 August 2026.

  • 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 $514 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Columbia, MO

Browse car hires by fuel type in Columbia, MO. Deals were last updated on 16 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Columbia, MO. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

$94+

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