Columbus Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Columbus Airport from $80

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 18/4 and drop-off date of 22/4. 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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Popular car types in Columbus Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Columbus Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 April 2026.

large car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Columbus Airport this past week from 57 hire locations out of 12 hire agencies. Prices for a Columbus Airport large car hire start from $80/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Best car hire deals found at Columbus Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Columbus Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Columbus Airport with an average daily rate of $113. Data was last updated on 4 April 2026.
Mitsubishi ASX$109/day
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Mitsubishi ASX
Nissan Pathfinder$127/day
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Nissan Pathfinder
Hyundai i30$80/day
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Hyundai i30

Cheapflights insights for Columbus Airport car hires

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

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

Book your car hire at Columbus Airport 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $56/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 12% off the average price.

What is the best car hire company at Columbus Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Columbus Airport is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 52 reviews). Payless (rated 5.9/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Columbus Airport?

At Columbus Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $61. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $84 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 Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $61. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $84 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

$61

February

$64

March

$83

April

$72

May

$64

June

$74

July

$84

August

$80

September

$68

October

$71

November

$75

December

$70

Which car hire company has the most locations at Columbus Airport?

At Columbus Airport, Alamo, AutoEurope, Avis, and Budget have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Columbus Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbus Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Columbus Airport. Reviews were last updated on 4 April 2026.

Budget

6.4
Okay
52 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Payless

5.9
Fair
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

National

9.5
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Dollar

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.7

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.8
Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.9

Avis

7.5
Good
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbus Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Columbus Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire at Columbus Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $59/day from Hertz, booked on Mar. 28.

  • Which car hire providers are at Columbus Airport?

    There are 9 car hire providers located at Columbus Airport. The following companies can be found near the Columbus Airport car hire counter:National (9.5)Dollar (8.7)Thrifty (8.5)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4)Alamo (7.8)Avis (7.5)Hertz (6.9)Budget (6.4)Payless (5.9)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Columbus Airport for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks at Columbus Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $604 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Columbus Airport?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Columbus Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Columbus Airport for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental at Columbus Airport can be found for about $2,588, with the average price for a rental being around $86 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 45% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Columbus Airport.

Car hires by fuel type in Columbus Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Columbus Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus Airport. Deals were last updated on 4 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Columbus Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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