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Cheap Car Hire in Columbia

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Cheapflights insights for Columbia car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Columbia 2 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 026/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 1 354% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Columbia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Columbia is Avis (rated 6.4/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 6.2/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Columbia, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R1 097. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 415 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 Columbia, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R1 097. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 415 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

R1 150

February

R1 167

March

R1 132

April

R1 415

May

R1 256

June

R1 274

July

R1 380

August

R1 185

September

R1 097

October

R1 291

November

R1 291

December

R1 327

What car do most people hire in Columbia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Columbia. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbia?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 7 locations in Columbia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 30 August 2025.

Avis

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,2
Okay
8 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,2

Hertz

5,2
Fair
20 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

4,8

Ace

4,6
Mediocre
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

5,7

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

4,7

Easirent

1 location

Ace Rental Cars

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbia for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R6 290/week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Columbia.

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