Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Columbus?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating), National (8.2 rating) and Alamo (7.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Columbus.

What are gas prices like in Columbus?

The average gas price in Columbus is ₱50.51/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,273 and ₱3,283 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Columbus for the best price?

Booking your car rental early can save you up to 31% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 2 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Columbus.

Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Columbus for a month is certainly possible.

What car do most people rent in Columbus?

The most popular car to hire while in Columbus is the Toyota RAV4, which is a Standard vehicle.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Columbus?

January

₱2,861

February

₱2,861

March

₱2,918

April

₱3,030

May

₱3,535

June

₱3,872

July

₱4,264

August

₱3,815

September

₱3,647

October

₱3,535

November

₱3,479

December

₱3,423

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Columbus is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Columbus

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Columbus, including Budget, Avis and Payless. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

6.2

Okay

105 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

7.0

Good

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

37 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 13

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very good

24 reviews•11 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Columbus

National

8.2

Very good

10 reviews•1 location

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Alamo

7.5

Good

19 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

7.2

Good

27 reviews•10 locations

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Hertz Locations in Columbus

Dollar

7.1

Good

15 reviews•4 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Columbus?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating), National (8.2 rating) and Alamo (7.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Columbus.
What are gas prices like in Columbus?
The average gas price in Columbus is ₱50.51/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,273 and ₱3,283 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Columbus for the best price?
Booking your car rental early can save you up to 31% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 2 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Columbus.
Can I rent a car for a month in Columbus?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Columbus for a month is certainly possible.
What car do most people rent in Columbus?
The most popular car to hire while in Columbus is the Toyota RAV4, which is a Standard vehicle.

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