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Cheapest car rental rates
Zero deductible
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$46.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
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Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$48.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$48.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$49.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$50.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$63.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11400 S Airport Dr
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11400 S Airport Dr
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$64.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
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Zero deductible
Ford F-150
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$136.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
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Zero deductible
Ford F-150
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$142.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Dodge Durango
or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$149.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$246.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11400 S Airport Dr
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11400 S Airport Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$246.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Columbia Airport (COU)
11300 S Airport Dr
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:11 on 17/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Columbia Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Columbia Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Columbia Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$84 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
64 km/h
or
40 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–112 km/h
or
50–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.80 per liter or $3.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.71 per liter or $2.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.86 per liter or $3.26 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Columbia Airport (COU)
IATA
COU
ICAO
KCOU
Overall rating
5.0 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
6.3
Terminal facilities
4.0
Wi-Fi
5.3
Restaurants and car rental services
3.3
Lounge
3.3
Top 20 locations near Columbia Airport
- Columbia Downtownfrom $62.94 per day17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
- Fulton (Downtown)23.7 km / 14.73 miles away
- Jefferson City Downtownfrom $62.94 per day27.1 km / 16.84 miles away
- Mexico Downtown48.7 km / 30.26 miles away
- Eldon Downtown63.4 km / 39.39 miles away
- Spirit of St Louis Airportfrom $72.20 per day137.6 km / 85.5 miles away
- Saint Peters Eastfrom $62.94 per day141.8 km / 88.11 miles away
- Des Peres Downtownfrom $62.94 per day155.3 km / 96.5 miles away
- St. Louis Lambert International Airportfrom $61.73 per day160.5 km / 99.73 miles away
- St. Louis Concordfrom $62.94 per day164.9 km / 102.46 miles away
- Clayton Downtownfrom $62.94 per day165.6 km / 102.9 miles away
- St. Louis Midtownfrom $62.94 per day174.2 km / 108.24 miles away
- Lee's Summit Downtownfrom $59.06 per day187.5 km / 116.51 miles away
- Independence Southfrom $62.94 per day191.6 km / 119.05 miles away
- Springfield-Branson National Airportfrom $58.74 per day202.6 km / 125.89 miles away
- Springfield Fassnightfrom $75.63 per day204.8 km / 127.26 miles away
- Kansas City Downtownfrom $72.20 per day206.4 km / 128.25 miles away
- Kansas City Midtown Westportfrom $62.94 per day206.5 km / 128.31 miles away
- Kansas City International Airportfrom $62.94 per day221.9 km / 137.88 miles away
- Cape Girardeau Westfrom $62.94 per day285.1 km / 177.15 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
National
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
B
Enterprise
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
When to book at Columbia Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Columbia Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Columbia Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month April | |
| A good deal $77 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day at Columbia Airport
$71
$36
$0
Jan
Feb
$47
in March
Mar
$65
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Columbia Airport is March — when rental costs average $47.45 per day. This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 27% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $64.78 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Columbia Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Columbia Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Columbia Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Columbia Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 14 days, while in April, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Columbia Airport
15
8
0
Jan
Feb
14 days in March
Mar
1 day in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $76 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$84
Lowest daily price
$76
Total cars available
116
Top 2 suppliers at Columbia Airport in 2026
National
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.5
$77–$167
per day
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
+18338982144
Show working hours
Mon
10:00-22:30
Tue
10:00-22:30
Wed
10:00-22:30
Thu
10:00-22:30
Fri
10:00-22:30
Sat
09:30-12:30
Sun
10:00-22:30
Enterprise
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
$76–$172
per day
11300 S Airport Dr
Columbia, MO, US, 65201
+18338982142
Show working hours
Mon
10:00-22:30
Tue
10:00-22:30
Wed
10:00-22:30
Thu
10:00-22:30
Fri
10:00-22:30
Sat
09:30-12:30
Sun
10:00-22:30
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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