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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Columbus from £27

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 17/7 and drop-off date of 17/8. 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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Downtown, Columbus car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

£51

Cheapest price per day

£27

Best Downtown, Columbus car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 11 July 2025.
Kia Niro£32/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Niro
Volvo XC40£41/day
5
M
A/C
Volvo XC40
Vauxhall Astra£31/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Downtown, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £40/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £26.41/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £27.92/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 79 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 in Downtown?

At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just £38. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £58 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 Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just £38. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £58 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

£39

February

£39

March

£38

April

£39

May

£41

June

£52

July

£58

August

£52

September

£50

October

£49

November

£49

December

£46

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 6 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Downtown, Columbus

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

6.3
Okay
79 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.8
Fair
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

8.7
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.1

Alamo

7.6
Good
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.5
Good
17 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
25 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.9
Okay
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Downtown Car hiring FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Downtown.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

    Kia Rio is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Columbus at an average cost of £35 per day. £35 per day is 28% cheaper than what other rentals cost in Downtown.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Columbus?

    It costs £35 per day on average for a rental car in Downtown, Columbus. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for £36 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£43+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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