Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Columbus. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 August 2026.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.61 |
Average price per day | $98 |
Cheapest price per day | $78 |
There are currently 59 hire locations operating in Columbus spread across 12 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Columbus is small car at $78 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$88+
Compact
$78+
Intermediate
$79+
Full-size
$88+
People mover
$122+
Full-size SUV
$156+
Premium
$162+
Luxury
$194+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Columbus, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$74
February
$78
March
$88
April
$86
May
$102
June
$112
July
$109
August
$95
September
$91
October
$92
November
$88
December
$84
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbus, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 August 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $98/day when booking a car hire in Columbus. The absolute best deal a user found was for $73/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 15.
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 $1,185/week on average.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Columbus for a month is certainly possible.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Columbus can be found for about $5,080, with the average price for a rental being around $169 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 71% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Columbus.
Car hire prices in Columbus are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in September to be on average $0 per day.