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Cheap Car Rentals in Columbus Airport from $126
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 14/9 and drop-off date of 15/9. 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 29 August 2025.
There are 12 hire agencies servicing Columbus Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 57 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Columbus Airport with prices from $126 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire at Columbus Airport:
Economy
$126+
Compact
$128+
Intermediate
$130+
Standard
$134+
Full-size
$139+
People mover
$252+
Luxury
$162+
Pick-up truck
$137+
Open-air all-terrain
$116+
Compact SUV
$130+
Intermediate SUV
$137+
Standard SUV
$147+
Supplier choice
$220+
Best car rental 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 $149. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Volkswagen Passat$130/day
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BYD ATTO 3$137/day
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Toyota HiAce$252/day
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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 rentals at Columbus Airport, make your reservation 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just $66/day – about 32% 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 56 reviews). Payless (rated 5.8/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.3
Payless
5.8
National
9.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
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 $72 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $99. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$72
February
$75
March
$97
April
$85
May
$75
June
$87
July
$99
August
$94
September
$80
October
$83
November
$89
December
$82
What car do most people hire at Columbus Airport?
Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica, for example) are the most popular in Columbus Airport. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) 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 29 August 2025.
Budget
56 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Payless
36 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.2
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.4
National
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.6
Thrifty
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.7
Alamo
15 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.5
Avis
15 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.1
Hertz
15 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.1
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
7.3
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 29 August 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 (9.5)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9)Thrifty (7.8)Alamo (7.4)Avis (7.3)Hertz (7.1)Dollar (6.5)Budget (6.3)Payless (5.8)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Columbus Airport for a week from Budget?
Budget offers hire cars at Columbus Airport for about $699 per week on average.
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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Columbus Airport
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Columbus Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Columbus Airport. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Columbus Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($74+).
Electric
$74+
Hybrid
$98+