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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$69.96
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$69.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$69.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$71.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$71.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$71.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$72.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$72.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$80.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$92.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$94.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$105.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$107.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$119.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$121.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$134.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$136.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Drop-off information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Ford Transit
or similar Special Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
$141.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$187.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$189.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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Columbus Downtown
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:30 on 28/10/26. 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
- Top 4 locations near Columbus Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Columbus Downtown and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers at Columbus Downtown 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
Speed limit within town
40–56 km/h
or
25–35 mph
Speed limit out of town
56–112 km/h
or
35–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.86 per liter or $3.26 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.75 per liter or $2.84 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.95 per liter or $3.60 per gallon
Top 4 locations near Columbus Downtown
- Port Columbus International Airportfrom $57.09 per day10.5 km / 6.52 miles away
- Akron–Canton Airportfrom $56.31 per day169.5 km / 105.32 miles away
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airportfrom $63.04 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles away
- Toledo Express Airportfrom $56.87 per day193.7 km / 120.36 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dollar
1355 W Mound St, Columbus, 43223, Ohio
B
Avis
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
C
Budget
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
When to book at Columbus Downtown and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Columbus Downtown?
The cost of renting a car at Columbus Downtown 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 month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $61 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Columbus Downtown
$46
$23
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$42
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Columbus Downtown is May — when rental costs average $42.13 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $42.13 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 Columbus Downtown?
Based on how many users search for a car at Columbus Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Columbus Downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Columbus Downtown?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 7 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days at Columbus Downtown
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
7 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🤑 Lowest price | $60 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)
Prices are lowest during , starting at $42 for an Economy car and highest in , when economy cars start at $42. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Columbus Downtown is May, while the least popular month is May.
Columbus Downtown hosts: Dollar, Avis, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$84
Lowest daily price
$60
Total cars available
24
Top 3 suppliers at Columbus Downtown in 2026
Dollar
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
1355 W Mound St, Columbus, 43223, Ohio
+16142213000
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Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Avis
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$62–$161
per day
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave), Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
+16142244259
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Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
11:00-14:00
Budget
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$60–$159
per day
104 E Long St, Columbus, OH, 43215
+16142281058
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
11:00-14:00
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