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Cheapflights insights for Columbia Metropolitan Airport car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, book about 17 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R786, which is about 1 169% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car hire company at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Columbia Metropolitan Airport is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 18 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
National
National
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Columbia Metropolitan Airport is September, when you can expect to pay R900/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Columbia Metropolitan Airport is April (R1 195/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

R949

February

R1 047

March

R1 047

April

R1 195

May

R982

June

R949

July

R1 096

August

R1 031

September

R900

October

R1 031

November

R933

December

R998

What car do most people hire at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu, for example) are the most popular in Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

Sunnycars has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Columbia Metropolitan Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Reviews were last updated on 21 April 2026.

Thrifty

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

National

1 location
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Dollar

8,2
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,2

Avis

5,7
Fair
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,2

Hertz

5,1
Fair
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,5

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

4,6

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Columbia Metropolitan Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 April 2026.

  • Which car hire providers are at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    There are 6 car hire providers located at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The following companies can be found near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport car hire counter:Thrifty (10,0)Alamo (8,6)Dollar (8,2)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,6)Avis (5,7)Hertz (5,1)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car at Columbia Metropolitan Airport 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 R5 819/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Columbia Metropolitan Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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