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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.03
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$91.67
per day
In terminal
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Jeep Gladiator
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$92.75
per day
In terminal
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.65
per day
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$124.16
per day
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Ford F-150
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.56
per day
In terminal
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$122.20
per day
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Cadillac XTS
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$183.93
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 2 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 5 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
$111 per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–112 km/h
or
55–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.98 per liter or $3.71 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Columbia Airport (CAE)
IATA
CAE
ICAO
KCAE
Distance from city
5 miles / 8 km
Overall rating
7.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
8.1
Terminal facilities
7.3
Wi-Fi
7.5
Restaurants and car rental services
6.0
Lounge
6.0
Top 2 locations near Columbia Airport
- Charleston International Airportfrom $64.86 per day153.9 km / 95.63 miles away
- Myrtle Beach International Airportfrom $64.75 per day204.6 km / 127.13 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
3000 AVIATION WAY,
B
Avis
Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 3010 Aviation Way,
West Columbia, SC, 29170, United States
C
National
3260 Airport Blvd Suite 8, West Columbia, SC 29170
D
Budget
Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 3010 Aviation Way,
West Columbia, SC, 29170, United States
E
Enterprise
3000 Aviation Way, West Columbia, SC 29170, United States
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 monthJanuary | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $70 | A good deal $90 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Columbia Airport
$98
$49
$0
$35
in January
Jan
$70
in February
Feb
$47
in March
Mar
$79
in April
Apr
$52
in May
May
$57
in June
Jun
$81
in July
Jul
$49
in August
Aug
$43
in September
Sep
$89
in October
Oct
$48
in November
Nov
$62
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Columbia Airport is January — when rental costs average $35.21 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $89.43 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 at Columbia Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Columbia Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
2.2 times in February
Feb
1.3 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.3 times in June
Jun
1.9 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
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 December the average rental period is 70 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Columbia Airport
77
39
0
1 day in January
Jan
25 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
2 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
14 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
70 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $82 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Ford F-150 | 4 | Premium car |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Kona | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Dodge Durango | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
National (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$111
Lowest daily price
$82
Total cars available
139
Top 5 suppliers at Columbia Airport in 2026
Avis
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$82–$97
per day
Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 3010 Aviation Way,
West Columbia, SC, 29170, United States
+18038225100
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-23:00
Tue
07:00-23:00
Wed
07:00-23:00
Thu
07:00-23:00
Fri
07:00-23:00
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-23:00
Alamo
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$92–$242
per day
3000 AVIATION WAY,
8448063358
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Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-23:59
Budget
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
8.2
Car condition
8.2
$124–$132
per day
Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 3010 Aviation Way,
West Columbia, SC, 29170, United States
+18038228346
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-23:00
Tue
07:00-23:00
Wed
07:00-23:00
Thu
07:00-23:00
Fri
07:00-23:00
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-23:00
Enterprise
8.2
Good
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
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$91–$239
per day
3000 Aviation Way, West Columbia, SC 29170, United States
+18339692399
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-23:59
National
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
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
8.4
$92–$240
per day
3260 Airport Blvd Suite 8, West Columbia, SC 29170
+18448063357
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Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-23:59
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