How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Alamo?

Hiring a car in Columbus for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,082/week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

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

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Economy

$60+

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Compact

$60+

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Intermediate

$78+

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Full-size

$63+

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People mover

$150+

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Full-size SUV

$130+

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Premium

$97+

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Pick-up truck

$85+

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Columbus, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $81, which is about 36% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbus?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Columbus with deals as low as $68.84/day found in the past two weeks. National is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $118.68/day.

What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbus is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 102 reviews). Avis (rated 7.2/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Payless

5.8

National

9.5

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

At Columbus, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $78. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $104 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 Columbus, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $78. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $104 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

$78

February

$78

March

$78

April

$81

May

$89

June

$100

July

$104

August

$103

September

$98

October

$100

November

$92

December

$93

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 10.

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Top hire agencies in Columbus

Budget

6.3

Okay

102 reviews•8 locations

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8.0

Very Good|July 2024

I had reserved a Tahoe or similar and was first given a Ford Explorer which would not be large enough cargo space. Then I was offered a mini van, same, not enough cargo space. Finally was given an Expedition, which was perfect. Once home I noticed that the heat shield was hanging loose so back I went to the airport. The mechanical staff fixed it without incident. The rest of the trip was great.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2023

$100 a day is terrible, when I could of gotten 2 days for $5 more from them...crazy! When I picked up my rental, the car was just driving up and the lady got out of the vehicle not really saying anything. I had to ask if the keys were in it. There was no walk around with anyone, which is concerning because there is a lot of damage to the exterior of the vehicle. I took 10 pictures of damaged areas, then noticed the following more that I couldn't see in the dim area plus the car being wet. The car had at least one low tire and needed service, according to the dash. How is that missed when it was just dropped off for me? Does that even matter? I would think that a rental should not be due for a service as soon as you get it, plus not have a low tire. I used Budget as a last resort at the Columbus airport. It was cheapest, not sure how, and had availability.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2023

I got there and couldn't get the car . The supervisor would except my purchasers ID card. I tried it myself and he refused to accept me.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

First told there were no cars available even with reservation then after 2 hour wait The car has a rear tire pressure low and noticed a nail Also charged for the collision policy with out my confirmation I have visa signature card which gives me collision policy also my insurance has coverage for collision basically charged me with out my approval Very poor experience

8.0

Very Good|July 2023

The interior had been cleaned but the fabric on the seats had a lot of stains. The car drove good. Both the front and rear bumper covers had obviously been re-attached at some point because you could see the seams. The rear driver's side bumper cover would become loose and flap in the wind when you got up to highway speeds. The brakes started grinding at the end of the trip.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Great experience, friendly staff.

1 out of 34

Avis

7.2

Good

35 reviews•8 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

It was great, the staff was pleasant and helpful

6.0

Okay|July 2023

Long line at checkin and very few cars. Mostly vans and trucks. Car was dirty and had greasy stains on all the touch points. That said, everyone I dealt with was friendly. Drop off in Pittsburgh was great.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Huge lines at the counter. The car was rented to me dirty and without a full tank of gas. When I called customer service I was put on hold and ultimately hung up on. I gave the car back and am still fighting the charges. Awful experience.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

Rental pick up was not at the airport but 25 miles away which meant I had to Uber at a cost of $50 to pick up the car. Also, I had to return the car here which meant I had to drop everyone off at the airport and take an hour to return the car plus get a friend to take me back.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

The pickup was a little slow because only one person was working. But the drop off was very easy.

1 out of 12

Payless

5.8

Fair

36 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2025

Someone vomited in the car prior to picking it up. It reeked of vomit the entire time I had the car. The overwhelming air freshener used when I picked up the car covered the smell for the first few hours but when I got back in the car after a few hours, it was overwhelming.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

The first car I was assigned was not in the spot. Waited in line again at the counter in the parking lot, and was told to go back downstairs. Had to wait in line yet again to get reassigned. Overall, the process took over an hour, with the initial line only having 4 people in front of me, then 2 at the parking lot kiosk, and then waiting for almost 35 minutes to go through the like downstairs again. Very poor communication from the workers, and none seemed to want to deal with people, and not a single apology for the mistake, just a glare and a piece of paper shoved back at me.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

It was a SCAM I WILL TELL EVERYONE NOT TO EVER USE THIS COMPANY

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Excellent reception and service.

1 out of 12

National

9.5

Wonderful

8 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3

Very Good

19 reviews•15 locations

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Alamo

7.7

Good

12 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

7.5

Good

18 reviews•10 locations

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Hertz Locations in Columbus

Thrifty

7.4

Good

4 reviews•4 locations

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Car hire FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Alamo?
Hiring a car in Columbus for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,082/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Columbus for a month is certainly possible.

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Columbus. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($46+).

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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?

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What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

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How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Alamo?

Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

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Browse car hires by fuel type in Columbus. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus. Deals were last updated on 11 November 2025.

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