What is the most popular car to hire at Columbus Airport?

The most popular type of cars to hire at Columbus Airport are Standard cars. In the past year, 100% of momondo users searched for Standard cars to hire at Columbus Airport. The most popular car hire agency offering Standard cars at this airport is Avis for as low as $133/day. If you are deciding between Standard cars at Columbus Airport, consider the Volkswagen Jetta - which is a popular choice for travellers.

What is the cheapest car to hire at Columbus Airport?

The Volkswagen Jetta from Avis is currently the cheapest car to hire at Columbus Airport, based on our data. It costs, on average, $133/day to hire this vehicle from Avis. Volkswagen Jetta car hire deals at Avis have also been found for as cheap as $133/day in the past 12 months. You are more likely to find the cheapest Columbus Airport hire cars when booking in advance.

When is the best time to hire a car at Columbus Airport?

The day of your arrival is the best time to hire a car at Columbus Airport. Car hire prices are $62 per day when booking same-day. Average weekend hire prices at Columbus Airport are $73 per day and average weekday rates are $93 per day. We’ve found that January is the best time of year to find cheap hire cars at Columbus Airport. $67 per day is the average price to hire a car in January.

How much does it cost for a car hire at Columbus Airport?

A car hire at Columbus Airport costs $133/day on average. $611 is currently the average cost to hire a car for 1 week. Hiring a car at Columbus Airport for 1 month costs $3,089 on average. Keep in mind that prices vary based on what car agency you hire from, the time of year you travel and the type of car you choose to hire.

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Mazda CX-9

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$190/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Subaru Forester

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$112/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Subaru Forester

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$156/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Hyundai Avante

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$109/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Suzuki Swift

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$125/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$114/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Skoda Fabia

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$136/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$84/day

22 Feb - 24 Feb

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What is the best car hire company at Columbus Airport?

Based on 78 reviews and an average rating of 6.3, Budget is the best-rated hire car company at Columbus Airport. Cheap car hire can also be found at Payless and National, which are also reputable car hire agencies at Columbus Airport. 48 reviewers gave Payless a 5.9 average rating, while 11 reviewers gave National a 8.2 average rating.

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Budget

6.3

Okay

57 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|July 2023

They refused my international DL because my name in English was written right to left. Yet other rental companies had accepted it without any issues

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

I was so impressed with Budget! They overbooked our reserved vehicle, but made it right and then some! They gave us two Chrysler Pacifica Van's in place of the one big passenger van, and even provided gas for the inconvenience. The van's were clean and drove like a dream. I have never experienced such great customer service, and will be a return customer! Thank you for going above and beyond in making the overbooking right. I am so grateful and impressed with the customer service of this company!

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Pick up counter help great

6.0

Okay|June 2023

More staff at the Columbus office would be great. There was a huge line at the counter and two agents on duty. My wait was 50 minutes in line. The staff were nice and addressing as many customers as possible.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

EXCELLENT-NOTHING

6.0

Okay|June 2022

Better instruction on how to drop off rental car

1 out of 19

Payless

5.9

Fair

37 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2024

While Payless advertise a 100% smoke-free fleet rental car had definitely been smoked in. I tried to clear the air every time I got in it losing a can of febreze but could never overcome the smoking stench. Additionally, the car had numerous dings and the transmission made noise whenever it was in gear. The car definitely had mechanical, cosmetic, and smoking odor problems.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

One very small complaint...I stood in line for about 30 minutes at pickup.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The rental car was absolutely filthy and the previous renter smoked in the car. I don’t believe Payless even looked at the car for cleanliness

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

This was my first experience with Payless and it was outstanding. Easily the nicest and cleanest car I have ever rented. I will be definitely use them again.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

Your pickup was not at the airport. I had to pay $50 to Uber 25 miles to pickup the car and was not able to drop the car off at the airport which meant I had to drop my people off at the airport and then drive 25 miles back to the Avis location to return the car. Then I had to have a friend take me to the airport.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

The car was dirty and smelled like feet. There were also plenty of marks/scratches on the vehicle.

1 out of 13

National

8.2

Very Good

10 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Customer services was top notch. Andrea from National was great - very friendly and gave her business card in the event anything went wrong. Pick up and drop off were both easy and enjoyable.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2021

Much better price than other vendors.

7.9

Good|July 2021

National was just fine in terms of all the pick up/drop off functions, I'd use them again. But currently the price for a car is way out of proportion. It could have been due to the July 4th weekend, but I'll start looking for alternatives when I can!

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

14 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Great!

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Excellent car, excellent customer service

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Very fast and convenient. Everyone was friendly during the entire process.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

The customer service rep was extraordinary!!!! She was polite, kind, happy, chatty and had a great smile. She made the whole experience excellent. When going out to get the car, the gentleman helped us find the right car and made sure we didn’t have to walk far being that my dad is disabled.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

everything went very smoothly

1 out of 5

Alamo

7.5

Good

20 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

The counter agent was friendly, quick and a pleasure dealing with. The car choices were good and I didn’t feel like I got the “bait and switch” treatment I have received from others before.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

The customer service is outstanding

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Very unrealistic policies with respect to the use of credit cards. I got a new credit card which I had forgotten to call and activate the card. While at the Alamo counter in Columbus, the card after swipe did not go through. The bank immediately sent me a text and requested I call to activate the card. I showed the text to the Alamo staff and said I was calling to activate the card and will let her swipe the card once more. She bluntly refused, and I could not have the car. A complete mess of my entire plan. While we can understand the emphasis on the use of credit cards for car rentals, however, the company should be pragmatic to serve its clients better. Thank you

6.0

Okay|Feb 2022

Wish there were a vehicle similar to what was described at time of rental. Wish car was cleaner on pickup.

7.9

Good|Aug 2021

The first car I was assigned was too small. The associate changed me to a larger car (still in my reservation’s class) which worked out perfectly.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2021

Super easy to pick up and drop off, even at different airports.

1 out of 7

Avis

7.3

Good

15 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|June 2023

Quick and easy

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Couldn’t pick it up with out a credit card

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

The person that attended at the counter was pretty bad. I rented two cars, one for a colleague of mine and one for myself. He forced to me to pay a second driver on my colleague's rental in order to put his car under my credit card. On the second car, he tried to get me to sign a different price (much higher by the way), than the one that my reservation said. Once I showed him y reservation then he brought down the price exactly to my original reservation with the click of a button. Also, he refused to add my rewards member number because he didn't add it in the beginning. Terrible experience!!!

2.0

Poor|June 2022

Needed a minivan and was not given a minivan making our trip incredibly difficult.

8.0

Very Good|May 2022

The wait for the shuttle to the rental car center at CMH was RIDICULOUS. Massive amounts of people waiting for shuttles. Had to take a taxi to the rental car center! Once there, line at the counter was at least 25 people long. Only TWO agents working for THREE rental companies. After that, the experience was superb. CMH has really messed up by putting rental cars off site.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

For pick up: only one agent was working at 8:30am, enormous line with each person's check in taking about 10 minutes. There were four people in front of me and it took an hour to get through the line. When I left there were more than 30 people in line. Very disappointing since I had a meeting to get to, added to my stress.

1 out of 5

Dollar

7.0

Good

16 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

6.5

Okay

19 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|June 2022

The worsed car hire I’ve ever come across, plane was 30 mins late no one on the desk when we arrived on a Saturday evening 8.30pm so was stuck at the airport with not a clue what to do, a bus driver came to our rescue, by taking us to a nearby hotel. With the extra cost of over 300 dollars which wasn’t in our budget but had to be paid, unless I’m desperate I won’t be using Hertz again when we travel. The car was fine once we got it and no discount for getting it a day later ☹️

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

The gentleman that processed the rental return was friendly and professional. A good guy.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Great customer service at the counter

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Very easy to pick up and drop off. Staff was great and friendly.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

Hertz has the tendency to rent damaged cars. They check them with you when checking out. I now take pictures of the car before I leave. On this rental the return guy was saying 'there is a dent here' at which time I showed him the picture I took before I left the pick up location. This is not the first time they have done this. BEWARE!!

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

They inspect the car and after that they try to make u pay for something you dont do it. And report as exident damaged with no proof

1 out of 7

Car hire at Columbus Airport

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car at Columbus Airport so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Columbus Airport?

Prices for cars in Columbus Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Columbus Airport?

As of January 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in Columbus Airport.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Columbus Airport?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Columbus Airport. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Columbus Airport?

When hiring a car in Columbus Airport, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Columbus Airport?

Booking a car hire in Columbus Airport via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Columbus Airport?

Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Columbus Airport. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Columbus Airport with free cancellation?

Yes, whether it is for cars in Columbus Airport or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Columbus Airport on momondo?

Yes, fair fuel policies are a specific filter offered on momondo for all car hire locations including Columbus Airport.

Can I find a car hire in Columbus Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in Columbus Airport.

Can I search for car hire in Columbus Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in Columbus Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo.

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