Cheapflights insights for Columbus Airport car rentals
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?
For the best savings on car hire at Columbus Airport, make your reservation 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just $65/day – about 28% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car hire company at Columbus Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Columbus Airport is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 58 reviews). Payless (rated 5.8/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Columbus Airport?
Planning to hire a car at Columbus Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $70 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $96. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$70
February
$73
March
$95
April
$83
May
$73
June
$85
July
$96
August
$91
September
$78
October
$81
November
$86
December
$80
What car do most people hire at Columbus Airport?
SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in Columbus Airport. Intermediate (Class Special Car) and Standard (Toyota Sienna) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbus Airport.
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 rental company in the area.
Top rental 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 15 June 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbus Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Which car hire providers are at Columbus Airport?
There are 9 car rental providers located at Columbus Airport. The following companies can be found near the Columbus Airport car rental counter:National (8.7)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0)Alamo (7.4)Avis (7.3)Dollar (7.1)Hertz (7.1)Budget (6.3)Thrifty (6.2)Payless (5.8)
Can I rent a car for a month at Columbus Airport?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Columbus Airport it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.