Car rental at Columbia Regional Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for hiring a car at Columbia Regional airport

  • One of the best reasons to rent a car at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is the convenience they offer travelers. Even though the airport provides numerous public transportation options to get you from the airport to other locations, they can be time-consuming and expensive. This is due to extra luggage fees, commuting from the arrival station to your site, and fare hikes during rush hour. In addition, they have a lot of stops along the way and wait times which can be time-consuming. Car rentals at Columbia regional airport provide door-to-door transportation and are reliable despite the weather or day of the week.
  • Picking up your car rental at Columbia Regional Airport is swift and more straightforward due to all the car rental agencies located onsite. The airport features about eight car rental agencies onsite, including Alamo, Hertz, SIXT, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Easirent, and Sunnycars. Please proceed to the baggage claim area and Security check-in to get to them. You will find the rental counters there, within a ten-minute walk. The vehicles lie within a short walk from the counters in the parking area.
  • When you are ready to return your car rental at Columbia Regional Airport, you can bring your vehicle back to the exact location where you picked it up the car. When making reservations, you can get the option to drop the vehicle at a different location. However, you would have to pay extra fees. Most car rental agencies offer 24-hour services. Those that do not work on a 24-hour basis offer after-hour return services. When returning the car rental, ensure your gas tank is full, and the car has no damages. Once you get to the parking lot, lock the car, and submit the contract with keys at the rental counter. If using after-hour services, leave them at the drop box of your rental company.
  • Even though Columbia Regional Airport is not large, passenger traffic is not unusual. West at the rental companies can get hectic, especially on Sundays and Fridays. Therefore, consider reserving car rentals at Columbia Airport online via KAYAK. If you select the pick-up time to be at 45 minutes after your scheduled arrival time, you can be on your way as soon as you arrive.
  • Book your car hire at Columbia Regional airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Columbia Regional airport

  • What documentation will I need to rent a car at Columbia Regional Airport?

    Renters must present a valid driver's license with the photograph and the name of the person renting the car on the permit. If you are not a US citizen, some rental companies will expect you to provide a second form of identification, such as a passport. If your driving license is in non-Roman characters, you may have to get an IDP.

  • What are some of the ways that I can pay for my Columbia Regional Airport car rental?

    You can pay for your car rental at Columbia Regional Airport via a major credit card. This makes a great way to pay for your rental, plus it acts as fantastic security for the time you have the rental car. Even though some car companies accept a debit card to pay for your car rental, most will still want a credit card to secure your rental.

  • What amenities are offered at Grand Rapids Columbia Regional Airport rental car center?

    The rental center at Columbia Regional Airport lies near the baggage claim area, making it easy for renters to access the rental counters. The rental center is wheelchair accessible for wheelchair users with proper lighting, wider entrances, and step-free walkways. The rental companies provide easy cancellation and modification for their rentals. They also provide after-our services for your convenience.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Columbia Regional airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Columbia Regional airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Columbia Regional Airport car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

8.7

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.4

One location in Columbia Regional Airport

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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 833 898 2143

Monday09:00 - 21:30
Tuesday09:00 - 21:30
Wednesday09:00 - 21:30
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Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday11:00 - 21:30
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9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff. Easy pick up and drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Economy

KAYAK
On-site representatives were exceptional!

2.0 Poor

Sam, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Don’t steal my deposit money maybe?

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.8

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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 833 898 2142

Monday09:00 - 21:30
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Friday09:00 - 21:30
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I needed to rent a car and drop off in a different location. When I arrived, I was told unless I used a major credit card to rent, I had to bring the car back to its original location. The employee said the website shouldn’t have let me book at all, since I was using a Visa debit card and not a credit card. So, money wasted and time wasted. I ended up having to pay double to price to by hiring a Lyft driver to get my husband to the airport. I don’t understand the issue using the Visa debit card. I’ve always used that card to book rental cars and have had zero issues doing so. This was the first time I was rejected. It was super embarrassing and this policy is uncalled for.

10.0 Wonderful

Douglas, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great to work with and pickup and dropoff were very easy and quick.

Cons:

The van could have been vacuumed a bit better but overall was very good.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Still haven’t been refunded

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

tried to charge more than what was quoted

Cons:

car inside was dirty

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

No hassles. Pickup and drop off smooth. Pleasant, and friendly staff.

Cons:

Inside of vehicle could have been cleaner.

10.0 Wonderful

David, Mar 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Awesome customer service at the counter! The young lady was very attentive and you can tell she really cares!

1 out of 3

National

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.7

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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 833 898 2144

Monday09:00 - 21:30
Tuesday09:00 - 21:30
Wednesday09:00 - 21:30
Thursday09:00 - 21:30
Friday09:00 - 21:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday11:00 - 21:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

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The staff was easy to work with and pleasant. We had the vehicle reserved and the process was easy and quick. Nice vehicle was clean and well cared for made the trip nice. The return was just as easy and quick. Returned the keys to the associate and he printed the receipt and I was on my way. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

staff seemed efficient, very pleasant and nice.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

KAYAK
It was easy, affordable and I received exactly what I was looking for. Couldn't have been more pleased!!

3.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
needed to take the car 3 hours from original return location with same date and time return. Was told it would cost 1400.00 more than original cost. The reason for different return was our flight was cancelled and I needed to flight out of a different airport. This price was unreasonable

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
They were unable to fulfill the reservation and only let me know one hour before expected pick up.

1 out of 2

Hertz

6.3

Okay

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

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11300 South Airport Drive

+1 573 449 0077

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

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Resla

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3 locations in Columbia Regional Airport

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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 480 439 4079

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1431 Cinnamon Hill Lane Suite 104

+1 480 439 4079

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5710 Bull Run Dr

+1 480 439 4079

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Sunnycars

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11300 South Airport Drive

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2111 travellers who rented a car in Columbia Regional Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

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