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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Columbus from $72

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Downtown, Columbus car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$94

Cheapest price per day

$72
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Best Downtown, Columbus car hire deals

Toyota Camry$73/day
Toyota Camry
Found 09/09/26
Tesla Model 3$72/day
Tesla Model 3
Found 09/09/26
Honda Fit$72/day
Honda Fit
Found 09/09/26

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 $84/day – about 20% less than the yearly average.

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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 6.5/10 with 62 reviews). Payless (rated 6.2/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.5
Payless
Payless
6.2
National
National
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
9.2

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

At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $78. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $127 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 January, with an average daily rate of just $78. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $127 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

$82

March

$91

April

$89

May

$109

June

$127

July

$114

August

$96

September

$94

October

$96

November

$94

December

$90

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Downtown, Columbus

Budget

6.5
Okay
62 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Payless

6.2
Okay
30 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

9.2
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

9.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
16 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.4
Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.3
Good
14 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.4

Downtown Car hire FAQs

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

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

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

    At an average cost of $71/day, the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus is the Chevrolet Spark. Based on our data, it’s 17% cheaper to rent a Chevrolet Spark compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

    In Downtown, Columbus, rental cars cost $71/day on average, and as low as $72 per day. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on when you book and what type of rental car you choose.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

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Electric

$61+

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Hybrid

$91+

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