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Cheap Car Hire in Columbus, Mississippi from £39

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 with a pick-up date of 1/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. 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, MS

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Columbus, MS and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 May 2026.
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There are, in total, 7 car hire locations in Columbus that are operated by 6 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £39/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Columbus hire providers:

Economy

Economy

£39+

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Compact

Compact

£61+

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Full-size

Full-size

£68+

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Premium

Premium

£50+

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Luxury

Luxury

£71+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£84+

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Best car hire deals found in Columbus

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Columbus, MS. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 7 hire car agencies in Columbus, MS with an average daily rate of £62. Data was last updated on 6 May 2026.
Kia Picanto£39/day
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Kia Picanto
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Tesla Model 3£50/day
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Tesla Model 3
Found 05/05/26
Citroen C3£61/day
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Citroen C3
Found 05/05/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Columbus, make your reservation 35 days before pickup. The average price then is just £32/day – about 54% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbus is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.6

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbus is October, when you can expect to pay £38/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is May (£60/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

£49

February

£48

March

£55

April

£44

May

£60

June

£55

July

£55

August

£48

September

£47

October

£38

November

£41

December

£50

What car do most people hire in Columbus?

Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica, for example) are the most popular in Columbus. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbus.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Columbus, MS

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbus, MS known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Columbus, MS. Reviews were last updated on 6 May 2026.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Hertz

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.9

National

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

U-Save

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbus, MS, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 May 2026.

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

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Columbus. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £278 per week.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Columbus for a month is certainly possible.

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