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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Columbus from $89

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 31/3 and drop-off date of 2/4. 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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Downtown, Columbus car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$81

Cheapest price per day

$89
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Popular car types in Downtown, Columbus

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$89+

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Compact

Compact

$89+

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Full-size

Full-size

$89+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$127+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$110+

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Best Downtown, Columbus car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 14 March 2026.
Kia Forte$89/day
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A/C
Kia Forte
Found 03/13/26
Hyundai Accent Hatch$89/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 03/13/26
Toyota Camry$89/day
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Found 03/13/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Downtown, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $78/day – about 23% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $53.40/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $100.27/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 75 reviews). Payless (rated 5.9/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Payless
Payless
5.9
National
National
9.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3

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

At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $75. 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 Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $75. 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

$80

February

$84

March

$75

April

$75

May

$80

June

$100

July

$104

August

$100

September

$97

October

$98

November

$97

December

$92

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 6 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Downtown, Columbus

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

6.4
Okay
75 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Payless

5.9
Fair
37 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

National

9.5
Wonderful
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
15 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
17 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Alamo

7.6
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.8

Thrifty

7.4
Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.2

Avis

7.0
Good
26 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Downtown.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Electric

Electric

$85+

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