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Cheap Car Hire in Columbus from £49

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Columbus car hires in 2026

Most popular company

TURO

Price of gas per litre

£0.87

Average price per day

£46

Cheapest price per day

£49
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Popular car types in Columbus

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At £49/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Columbus in the past week. Out of 12 car hire agencies operating in Columbus, there are, in total, 59 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£62+

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Compact

Compact

£49+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£49+

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Full-size

Full-size

£69+

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People carrier

People carrier

£86+

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Premium

Premium

£88+

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Luxury

Luxury

£101+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£56+

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Best car hire deals found in Columbus

Toyota Corolla£49/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/27/26
Skoda Rapid£49/day
Skoda Rapid
Found 08/27/26
Skoda Karoq£56/day
Skoda Karoq
Found 08/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Columbus car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Columbus, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £41, which is about 37% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbus?

Looking to hire a car in Columbus? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £66.90/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £83.63/day.

What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbus is Payless (rated 6.0/10 with 32 reviews). Avis (rated 0.0/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Payless
Payless
6.0
Avis
Avis
0.0
Budget
Budget
0.0
National
National
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Columbus? January is the cheapest month, costing about £39 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £59. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£39

February

£41

March

£46

April

£46

May

£54

June

£59

July

£57

August

£50

September

£48

October

£49

November

£46

December

£44

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 3.

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Top hire agencies in Columbus

Payless

6.0
Okay
32 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Avis

31 reviews•8 locations
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Budget

85 reviews•8 locations
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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•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

9.2

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.5

Thrifty

7.5
Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.4

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Columbus?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £46/day when booking a car hire in Columbus. The absolute best deal a user found was for £31/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 22.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbus for a week from Turo?

    Turo is one of the top picks in Columbus. They can have you in a hire car for about £276 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Columbus it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Columbus can be found for £1,181. You can find car hire deals to be on average £39 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Columbus for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Columbus are typically £0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate to save money on your trip to £0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate car hire in September to be on average £0 per day.

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