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Cheap Car Hire in Columbus, Georgia from $163

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 26/7 and drop-off date of 27/7. 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, GA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Columbus, GA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 July 2026.
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At $163/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Columbus in the past week. Out of 8 car hire agencies operating in Columbus, there are, in total, 13 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$198+

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Compact

Compact

$163+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$196+

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Full-size

Full-size

$197+

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People mover

People mover

$241+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$246+

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Luxury

Luxury

$214+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$179+

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Best car hire deals found in Columbus

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Columbus, GA. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Columbus, GA with an average daily rate of $206. Data was last updated on 13 July 2026.
Toyota Yaris Cross$163/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Mitsubishi L200/Triton$179/day
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Mitsubishi L200/Triton
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Hyundai i30$196/day
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Hyundai i30
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Cheapflights insights for Columbus car hires

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 car hire in Columbus 24 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $75/day on average when booked 24 days ahead, which saves you 19% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbus?

In Columbus, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just $32.55/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at $36.13/day.

What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbus is Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Avis
Avis
8.0
National
National
7.1

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbus is January, when you can expect to pay $76/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is March ($99/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$76

February

$82

March

$99

April

$95

May

$93

June

$98

July

$95

August

$88

September

$86

October

$92

November

$85

December

$86

What car do most people hire in Columbus?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. SUV (Chevrolet Equinox) and Standard (Honda Accord) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbus.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Columbus, GA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbus, GA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Columbus, GA. Reviews were last updated on 13 July 2026.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location
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Avis

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

National

1 location
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Budget

5.0
Fair
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.5

Easirent

1 location
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Sunnycars

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbus, GA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 July 2026.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Columbus, GA

Browse car hires by fuel type in Columbus, GA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus, GA. Deals were last updated on 13 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Columbus, GA. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($124+).

Electric

Electric

$124+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$136+

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