Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Downtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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Downtown, Columbus car hires in 2025

Most popular company	Payless
Most common car type	SUV
Average price per day	R1 238
Cheapest price per day	R402

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R938, which is about 1 417% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Payless had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R402,44/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R508,39/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 6.2/10 with 76 reviews). Payless (rated 5.8/10 with 36 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget

6.2

Payless

5.8

National

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

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

Planning to hire a car in Downtown? March is the cheapest month, costing about R903 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 268. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R921

February

R921

March

R903

April

R921

May

R973

June

R1 216

July

R1 268

August

R1 216

September

R1 181

October

R1 146

November

R1 129

December

R1 077

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.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Columbus

Budget

6,2

Okay

76 reviews•3 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Jul 2024

I had reserved a Tahoe or similar and was first given a Ford Explorer which would not be large enough cargo space. Then I was offered a mini van, same, not enough cargo space. Finally was given an Expedition, which was perfect. Once home I noticed that the heat shield was hanging loose so back I went to the airport. The mechanical staff fixed it without incident. The rest of the trip was great.

2,0

Poor|Dec 2023

$100 a day is terrible, when I could of gotten 2 days for $5 more from them...crazy! When I picked up my rental, the car was just driving up and the lady got out of the vehicle not really saying anything. I had to ask if the keys were in it. There was no walk around with anyone, which is concerning because there is a lot of damage to the exterior of the vehicle. I took 10 pictures of damaged areas, then noticed the following more that I couldn't see in the dim area plus the car being wet. The car had at least one low tire and needed service, according to the dash. How is that missed when it was just dropped off for me? Does that even matter? I would think that a rental should not be due for a service as soon as you get it, plus not have a low tire. I used Budget as a last resort at the Columbus airport. It was cheapest, not sure how, and had availability.

2,0

Poor|Dec 2023

I got there and couldn't get the car . The supervisor would except my purchasers ID card. I tried it myself and he refused to accept me.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

First told there were no cars available even with reservation then after 2 hour wait The car has a rear tire pressure low and noticed a nail Also charged for the collision policy with out my confirmation I have visa signature card which gives me collision policy also my insurance has coverage for collision basically charged me with out my approval Very poor experience

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

The interior had been cleaned but the fabric on the seats had a lot of stains. The car drove good. Both the front and rear bumper covers had obviously been re-attached at some point because you could see the seams. The rear driver's side bumper cover would become loose and flap in the wind when you got up to highway speeds. The brakes started grinding at the end of the trip.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great experience, friendly staff.

1 out of 26

Payless

5,8

Fair

36 reviews•1 location

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4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2025

Someone vomited in the car prior to picking it up. It reeked of vomit the entire time I had the car. The overwhelming air freshener used when I picked up the car covered the smell for the first few hours but when I got back in the car after a few hours, it was overwhelming.

6,0

Okay|Aug 2022

The first car I was assigned was not in the spot. Waited in line again at the counter in the parking lot, and was told to go back downstairs. Had to wait in line yet again to get reassigned. Overall, the process took over an hour, with the initial line only having 4 people in front of me, then 2 at the parking lot kiosk, and then waiting for almost 35 minutes to go through the like downstairs again. Very poor communication from the workers, and none seemed to want to deal with people, and not a single apology for the mistake, just a glare and a piece of paper shoved back at me.

2,0

Poor|Jan 2022

It was a SCAM I WILL TELL EVERYONE NOT TO EVER USE THIS COMPANY

10,0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Excellent reception and service.

1 out of 12

National

9,5

Wonderful

8 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2

Very Good

17 reviews•6 locations

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Hertz

7,6

Good

16 reviews•6 locations

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Alamo

7,4

Good

14 reviews•1 location

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Thrifty

7,3

Good

7 reviews•1 location

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Avis

7,0

Good

25 reviews•3 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It was great, the staff was pleasant and helpful

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Long line at checkin and very few cars. Mostly vans and trucks. Car was dirty and had greasy stains on all the touch points. That said, everyone I dealt with was friendly. Drop off in Pittsburgh was great.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Huge lines at the counter. The car was rented to me dirty and without a full tank of gas. When I called customer service I was put on hold and ultimately hung up on. I gave the car back and am still fighting the charges. Awful experience.

8,0

Very Good|Mar 2023

The pickup was a little slow because only one person was working. But the drop off was very easy.

1 out of 9

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Downtown, Columbus car hires in 2025

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