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

For the best savings on car hire in Columbus, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just R945/day – about 1 468% 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 Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 104 reviews). Avis (rated 6.9/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget

6.3

Avis

6.9

Payless

5.8

National

8.7

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbus is January, when you can expect to pay R910/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Columbus is July (R1 338/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

R910

February

R910

March

R910

April

R945

May

R1 034

June

R1 195

July

R1 338

August

R1 195

September

R1 159

October

R1 124

November

R1 088

December

R1 088

What car do most people hire in Columbus?

SUV cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Columbus. Intermediate cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Columbus at 10.

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Top rental agencies in Columbus

Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Columbus, including Budget, Avis and Payless. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

6,3

Okay

104 reviews•8 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 35

Avis

6,9

Okay

34 reviews•8 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.

2,0

Poor|Jun 2023

Rental pick up was not at the airport but 25 miles away which meant I had to Uber at a cost of $50 to pick up the car. Also, I had to return the car here which meant I had to drop everyone off at the airport and take an hour to return the car plus get a friend to take me back.

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 12

Payless

5,8

Fair

36 reviews•1 location

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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

8,7

Very Good

9 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2

Very Good

22 reviews•11 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Columbus

Alamo

7,6

Good

18 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

7,5

Good

24 reviews•10 locations

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Hertz Locations in Columbus

Dollar

6,9

Okay

15 reviews•4 locations

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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?

What is the best car rental company in Columbus?

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

What car do most people hire in Columbus?

Which car hire company has the most locations in Columbus?

Top rental agencies in Columbus

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbus known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Columbus. Reviews were last updated on 28 June 2025.

Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Columbus, including Budget, Avis and Payless. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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